Description
Deep navy blue with a chrome rocker and a neon indicator set into the plate, this is a one gang double pole switch rated at 20A. The screwless front has nothing on its face to break up the colour, so what you see is a flat panel of navy with a single bright rocker at its centre. The action is firm and positive, and the neon glows to show the circuit is live, which takes the guesswork out of an appliance you cannot see or hear from the doorway.
Double pole switching breaks both live and neutral, so it is the sort of switch we reach for on fixed appliances rather than general lighting alone: immersion heaters, towel rails, extractor fans and the like. It earns its place in kitchens, utility rooms, airing cupboards and bathrooms outside the zones, where an isolator that reads as part of the decoration is better than one that shouts. If you have been putting coloured plates through the house, this gives you the same treatment on the working circuits. It is for dry rooms on a household supply, indoors.
The plate is moulded ABS in a solid painted navy, double insulated to Class 2, and the chrome insert gives it a little lift against the darker body. Being a moulding rather than a metal pressing, it takes the colour evenly and will not show the wear along an edge that painted steel sometimes does. Keep a soft cloth to hand and wipe the plate with it dry; if fingermarks build up around the rocker, barely damp is enough, and nothing solvent based should touch the paint. The square 88mm format lines up neatly beside other plates of the same size, and the chrome picks up brushed or polished door furniture without needing to match it exactly. It carries a ten year warranty.
Specification
| Colour |
Navy Blue |
| 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 (A) |
20A |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Input Voltage (V) |
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 here?
The switch disconnects both the live and the neutral conductor when you turn it off, which fully isolates the appliance on the circuit. Single pole switches break the live only.
What is the neon insert for?
It lights while the circuit is switched on, giving you a clear visual check on things like an immersion heater or a towel rail that you cannot otherwise tell is running.
What size is the plate?
The plate measures 88mm by 88mm, the standard single square format, and it is 25mm deep.
Can it be used in a bathroom?
It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry positions well away from the bath or shower, not within the wet zones.
What is the switch rated at?
20A, which covers the usual fixed domestic appliance loads as well as ordinary lighting.
How should the navy finish be cleaned?
A soft dry cloth for everyday dust, and a barely damp one for marks around the rocker. Avoid abrasive creams and anything containing solvent, as they will dull the paint.