Description
A single rocker sits on a charcoal screwless plate, with a chrome insert framing the switch and a neon window that lights when the circuit is live. The switching is double pole, so both live and neutral are broken together, and it is rated at 20A: the sort of switch that serves one fixed appliance rather than a lighting circuit. The plate is square, 88mm across, and the front shows no screw heads at all, so the face reads as one clean panel.
We keep this one for kitchens and utility rooms, where a washing machine, dishwasher or boiler wants its own local switch close by. The neon does the useful work here: a glance tells you whether the appliance is still being fed, which saves guessing along a run of identical plates. The rocker is broad enough to work with the back of a hand when yours are full. It is happy in any dry room running on an ordinary household supply, and it suits schemes built around darker greys rather than white plastic.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, a tough plastic that carries the charcoal colour right through the body rather than sitting on top of it, and the fitting is double insulated. Cleaning asks very little: dust the plate with a dry cloth, and where cooking splashes have landed, a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one will do it. Cream cleaners, sprays and solvents should stay away from the rocker and the neon window. It carries a ten year warranty. Charcoal tends to read darker than a mid grey once warm lighting hits it, so we would set it against brushed steel, slate or dark timber rather than gloss white, and use the same plate style across the room so the chrome inserts line up.
Specification
| Colour |
Charcoal |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| 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 mean in practice?
It breaks both the live and the neutral conductor at the same time, so the appliance is fully isolated from the supply when the rocker is off. It is why switches of this kind are used for fixed appliances such as washing machines and boilers.
What is the neon for?
The small neon window lights when the switch is on and the circuit is live, giving you an at-a-glance check without having to open an appliance door or pull it forward.
How big is the plate?
It is a square plate, 88mm by 88mm, and 25mm wide across the switch module.
What is the plate made from and what colour is the insert?
The plate is polycarbonate in charcoal, with a chrome insert around the rocker.
Can I use it outdoors or in a shower room?
No. It is rated for indoor use only on a domestic supply, in dry rooms away from splashing water.
How should I clean it?
A dry cloth for dust, and a barely damp cloth then a dry one for marks. Avoid cream cleaners, bleach and solvents, which can dull the plate and mist the neon window.