Description
Here the rocker sits alone on a screwless brushed steel plate, so the face is clean metal with no screw heads to catch the eye. It switches double pole, which means both the live and the neutral are broken when the rocker is off, and a small neon window in the insert glows to tell you the circuit is live. The rocker itself is finished in chrome, a light contrast against the brushed grain of the plate. Rated at 20A, it has a positive, quiet action rather than a loose click.
We would fit this where a switch earns a second look: a utility room, a kitchen wall beside the worktop, a hallway or a landing. The neon is the useful part, since it tells you at a glance that the circuit is on even when the lamp it feeds is out of sight in a cupboard or a garage. Double pole switching suits anyone who wants a circuit properly dead before changing a lamp. The plate is a square 88mm, small enough to sit politely on a busy wall of tiles or a run of cupboards. It is intended for dry indoor rooms on an ordinary household supply.
The plate is steel, brushed to a soft directional finish, with polycarbonate mouldings behind it, and it is double insulated. Keep it looking right by wiping with a dry microfibre cloth in the direction of the brushing; cream cleaners and solvents will dull the metal. Fingermarks lift with a barely damp cloth and a dry pass afterwards. It carries a ten year warranty. Brushed steel is the easy choice next to stainless appliances, chrome taps and grey paint, and the screwless face keeps the wall calm where several plates end up side by side.
Specification
| Colour |
Brushed Steel |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Metallic |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output |
20A |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Input Voltage |
220-250V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rocker Switch |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Number of Gangs |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic power supply. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What does double pole switching actually do?
It breaks both the live and the neutral conductor at the same time, so the circuit beyond the switch is fully isolated when the rocker is in the off position, rather than only the live being interrupted.
What is the neon insert for?
It is a small indicator that glows while the switched circuit is live, which is handy when the light or appliance it feeds sits out of view, such as in a loft, garage or cupboard.
What size is the plate?
The plate is 88mm square and the switch body sits 25mm deep behind it. It weighs around 0.105kg.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is an IP20 fitting for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it away from splash zones and out of shower and bath areas.
How should I clean the brushed steel?
A dry soft cloth for dust, worked along the direction of the brushing. For marks, use a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Avoid abrasive pads, cream cleaners and solvent sprays, which will dull the finish.
What rating does the switch carry?
It is a 20A rocker switch, and the plate is finished in brushed steel with a chrome insert.