Description
Copper on the plate, chrome on the insert, and a neon window that glows while the circuit is live: this is a 20A double pole rocker switch. Double pole switching breaks the live and the neutral together, which is why switches of this pattern are asked for at appliances rather than on lighting circuits. The front is screwless, so the face clips over its base and reads as a clean square, 88mm each way, with no screw heads on show. The rocker is wide and easy to find by feel.
We would fit one of these where an appliance wants its own local isolator: a cooker hood over a hob, an immersion heater in an airing cupboard, a heated towel rail on a landing, a waste disposal under the sink. The neon saves guesswork, since you can see from across the room whether the appliance is being fed. It suits kitchens, utility rooms and workshops, indoors and on a domestic supply, and it is a sensible choice for anyone who wants the isolator to look like part of the scheme rather than an afterthought.
The plate and rocker are moulded in polycarbonate, with the copper finish on the face and the chrome insert set into the rocker, and the switch is double insulated throughout. Copper does not want scouring: dust the face with a dry cloth, and where fingerprints gather at the rocker, a barely damp cloth and nothing more. Cream cleaners, bleach wipes and solvents will dull it. It carries a ten year warranty. We like copper best where there is already something warm in the room, oak, brick, unlacquered brass, and along a wall of plates we would keep the finish the same throughout so the run holds together.
Specification
| Colour |
Copper |
| 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 mean on this switch?
It switches both the live and the neutral at the same time, isolating the appliance on both poles rather than the live alone. That is why 20A double pole rockers are the usual choice for fixed appliances such as immersion heaters, cooker hoods and towel rails.
What is the neon for?
The insert lights while the circuit is live, so you can tell at a glance whether the appliance beyond the switch is being fed.
How big is the plate?
It is a square plate, 88mm by 88mm, with a back box depth of 25mm.
What is it made from?
Polycarbonate, with a copper finish on the plate and a chrome insert. The switch is double insulated in construction.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry indoor rooms rather than anywhere exposed to splashing or steam.
How should the copper be cleaned?
Dry dusting is best. If marks need lifting, use a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away, and keep cream cleaners, bleach wipes and solvents off the finish.