{"product_id":"1-gang-retractive-light-switch-carbon-fibre","title":"1 Gang Retractive Home Automation Light Switch - Carbon Fibre","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rocker here does not stay where you push it. Press it and it springs back on its own, sending a brief signal rather than holding a circuit open or closed, which is the way automation controllers and relay modules expect to be told what to do. The face carries a textured carbon fibre pattern with a chrome rocker set into it, and the screwless plate leaves the front clear of visible fixings. At 88mm square it keeps to the footprint of a standard single gang plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the switch to reach for when lighting is being run through a smart or automated system, where the wall control asks for a change and something else does the switching. Retractive switches also earn their place on stairs and landings, where several points need to command the same light without any of them arguing over the on position. We would use it in a bedroom for bedside control of a ceiling light, and in a hallway where one press should dim, hold or scene set rather than simply break the supply. It is rated at 10AX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate is moulded polycarbonate with metal parts within, double insulated, and tested to the British and European standard for household switches. The textured surface hides fingerprints well; keep it looking right with a dry microfibre cloth and nothing wet, and steer clear of kitchen sprays and cream cleaners, which will dull the finish and can attack the chrome. Indoors only, and on an ordinary household supply. It carries a ten year warranty. We like the way the chrome rocker lifts the dark carbon weave face, which sits well against deep paint colours and against oak or walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetractive Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebsite Sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-Switches \u0026amp; Sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.07KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Box Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials Used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate, Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. Current Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10AX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 2 - Double Insulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-250V~50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Rocker Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10yrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUKCA\/CE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS EN 60669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Gangs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing Centres: 60.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor Use Only. Domestic power supply.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK Commodity Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8536500700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does retractive mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rocker is momentary. It makes contact only while you hold it and returns to its rest position as soon as you let go, so it sends a pulse rather than latching on or off. It needs a controller, relay or smart module behind it to do the actual switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it as an ordinary light switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A standard light switch stays in the position you leave it, and this one does not, so a light wired directly to it would only stay on while the rocker was held. Choose a conventional 1 gang plate for direct switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep does the box need to be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA depth of 25mm is recommended, which is the same as the switch body itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the fixing centres?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the usual 60.3mm, matching standard single gang plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the carbon fibre finish made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a textured polycarbonate front in a carbon weave pattern, with a chrome rocker and metal components inside. The texture is part of the moulding rather than a printed film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat current is it rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10AX at 220 to 250V, which covers domestic lighting control duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trendi Switch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362045649163,"sku":"ART-SSR1CF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/ART-SSR1CF_0.jpg?v=1789378499","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/1-gang-retractive-light-switch-carbon-fibre","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}