Description
The plate here is charcoal with a chrome rocker at the centre, a quiet pairing that reads darker than grey without going fully black. The face is screwless, so the finish runs unbroken to the edges of the 88mm square plate. The action is retractive: press it and it springs straight back, rather than staying down the way an ordinary switch does. It is rated 10AX, and the moulding is polycarbonate rather than metal.
A retractive switch does not hold a circuit on by itself; it sends a momentary signal to whatever sits behind it, which makes it the right choice alongside home automation and lighting control gear. Short press, long press and double press can each be given a job by the system, so a hallway switch can run a whole scene as easily as the ceiling light. We reach for this one in bedrooms and on landings where someone wants app and voice control but still wants something on the wall to press.
Construction is moulded polycarbonate throughout, double insulated, in charcoal with the chrome insert as the only contrast against it. It is intended for indoor rooms running on an ordinary domestic supply. To clean, turn the power off at the consumer unit, wipe the plate with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away; household sprays and cream cleaners will dull the chrome, so keep them off it. It carries a ten year warranty. Charcoal holds its own against dark paint and stained timber where white plastic would jump out, and we tend to sit it alongside matt black or dark grey fittings in the same room.
Specification
| Colour |
Charcoal |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
88mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate, Metal |
| Max. Current Output |
10AX |
| 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 retractive mean?
The rocker is momentary. It makes contact only while you hold it and returns to its central position the moment you let go, so it signals rather than latches.
Can I use it as an ordinary light switch?
No. It needs a control module, relay or automation system behind it that accepts a retractive input and does the actual switching.
What size is the plate?
It measures 88mm by 88mm, with a 25mm depth behind the face.
What is the switch made from?
A moulded polycarbonate plate and rocker, double insulated, with a chrome-finished insert at the centre.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20, which suits dry indoor rooms only.