Description
A single rocker in chrome sits on a flat navy blue plate with no visible screws, so the front reads as one clean piece. The action is retractive: the contact is made only while the rocker is held, and it springs back as soon as you let go. That is what lighting control and home automation systems ask for, since they read the press itself rather than a fixed on or off position. It is rated 10AX.
We reach for these where a house is being wired for automated or app controlled lighting and the switch on the wall still needs to look and feel like a switch. Hallways, landings, sitting rooms and bedrooms all suit it, and navy sits well against pale plaster, painted panelling or deeper heritage paint colours. It is one for anyone who wants a little colour at switch height instead of the usual white, and the 88mm square plate stays discreet beside a door frame.
Plate and rocker are moulded polycarbonate, the navy carrying a chrome rocker for contrast, and the switch is double insulated. Indoors and on an ordinary household supply is where it belongs, in dry rooms well away from splashes. For cleaning, isolate the circuit first, then wipe the plate with a barely damp microfibre cloth and dry it off; solvents and cream cleaners will dull the colour, so keep them clear of it. It carries a ten year warranty. One of these on its own looks deliberate; a run of them down a hallway looks better still.
Specification
| Colour |
Navy Blue |
| 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 a retractive switch do?
It only makes contact while the rocker is pressed, then returns to its rest position. It does not stay on, so it is used to send a signal to a lighting control or home automation system rather than to hold a circuit on.
Can I use it as a normal light switch?
No. Because it does not latch, it needs a compatible automation module, relay or retractive dimmer behind it to actually hold the light on.
What size is the plate?
It is 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm, so it keeps to the footprint of a standard single plate.
What is it made from?
Moulded polycarbonate for the plate, with a chrome rocker. It is Class 2, double insulated.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outside?
No. It is IP20 rated, which means dry indoor rooms only, so keep it out of bathroom zones and away from anywhere exposed.
How should I clean it without marking the navy finish?
Switch off at the consumer unit, wipe with a soft cloth just dampened with water, then dry. Avoid solvents, bleach and abrasive creams.