Description
This is a single gang rocker switch on a screwless light grey plate, with a chrome insert around the rocker and a neon indicator that glows while the circuit is live. It switches double pole, so both live and neutral are broken when the rocker is off, and it is rated at 20A. The plate is a plain 88mm square with no visible screw heads, so the front reads as a clean panel with only the rocker and the small window of the neon breaking it.
We would fit this where a circuit needs proper isolation rather than a simple on and off: a utility room feeding a washing machine or tumble dryer, a kitchen appliance run, a garage, a workshop or a boiler cupboard. The neon earns its keep in those rooms, since a glance tells you whether the circuit is still live before you go any further. Light grey sits more quietly than white against painted walls and grey cabinetry, and the screwless plate keeps the wall uncluttered where several switches sit side by side.
The plate and rocker are moulded in polycarbonate, double insulated in use, and made for indoor rooms running on a domestic mains supply. Dust comes off with a dry cloth; fingerprints on the chrome lift with a cloth barely damp with water followed by a dry buff, and nothing stronger belongs near the neon window. Solvent cleaners and cream abrasives will dull the moulding, so keep them away. It carries a ten year warranty. The chrome ring gives the grey plate a little definition, worth bearing in mind if you are matching plates along one wall.
Specification
| Colour |
Light Grey |
| 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 mean on this switch?
When the rocker is off, both the live and the neutral are broken. The appliance on the other side is isolated rather than left with a connected neutral, which is why switches of this type are used for fixed appliances.
What is the neon insert for?
It lights while the circuit through the switch is live, so you can see from across the room whether a water heater, towel rail or fan is still being fed.
How big is the plate?
The plate is 88mm square, which matches the usual single gang footprint used across British wiring accessories.
What load will it take?
It is rated at 20A, so it suits fixed appliances drawing within that. Heavier loads such as an electric shower need a switch of a higher rating.
Can it go in a bathroom?
It is built for dry indoor rooms and offers no protection against water or splashing, so keep it clear of shower and bath zones.
How should I clean it without damaging the finish?
A dry microfibre cloth is enough for dust. For marks, dampen the cloth very lightly with the circuit off, wipe, then dry. Avoid kitchen sprays, solvents and cream cleaners, which dull the light grey and can haze the chrome.