1 Gang 20A Double Pole Neon Light Switch - Carbon Fibre

A single gang rocker switch with a woven carbon fibre face and a chrome rocker, rated at 20A and wired double pole, so both live and neutral are broken when it is off. A neon insert in the plate glows to show the circuit is live, handy where the load itself sits out of sight. The screwless front gives a clean square plate with no visible fixings, and the textured surface picks up light rather than bouncing it back.

We use plates like this where a plain white switch looks thin against dark decoration: charcoal walls, black tiling, a kitchen with graphite units. The dark face keeps the wall quiet, and the chrome rocker gives the eye something to find in a dim hallway. The double pole action makes it a sensible choice for switching an appliance circuit as well as lighting, since isolation is complete at the switch. It is meant for dry rooms indoors, running from an ordinary household supply, and it suits anyone refitting a room who wants the accessories to read as part of the scheme rather than an afterthought.

The plate is moulded polycarbonate with metal working parts behind it, and the finish is a texture rather than a print, so it has a slight tooth under the fingers. It is double insulated and built to the British and European standard for household switches. For cleaning, a dry microfibre lifts dust from the weave; where fingerprints gather around the rocker, a cloth wrung out in plain water and then a dry pass will do, with nothing abrasive and no solvent near the face. Styled dark and quiet, it sits well beside black ironmongery and brushed metal handles. It carries a ten year warranty.

What does double pole mean on a light switch?

It breaks both the live and the neutral conductor at the same time, so the circuit is fully isolated when the rocker is off, rather than the live alone.

How big is the plate?

It is a square plate, 88mm by 88mm, and it weighs about 0.105kg.

What is the current rating?

The switch is rated at 20A on a 220 to 250V household supply.

What is the neon insert for?

It is a small indicator that shows at a glance whether the switch is on, which is useful for circuits feeding something you cannot see or hear.

What is the face made from?

Polycarbonate with a textured carbon fibre appearance, paired with a chrome rocker and metal internals.

Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?

No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it away from splashes and out of unheated outdoor positions.