13A Fused Spur Flex Outlet - Carbon Fibre

A fused spur switch gives one appliance its own switched and fused connection, so it can be isolated without touching anything else on the circuit. This one is rated at 13A, has a rocker that clicks positively either way, and includes a flex outlet in the plate so the appliance cable leaves the front rather than being plugged in and out. The carbon fibre face is a textured dark weave, close grained and quiet under the light, with chrome on the rocker and detailing for contrast. The plate is screwless, with nothing on show at the face.

We reach for a spur switch wherever an appliance is wired in permanently and still needs a local switch: an extractor fan, a heated towel rail, an under cupboard light, a boiler or a waste disposal. Kitchens and utility rooms are the usual homes for it, though it earns a place in a hallway or study where a wired appliance would otherwise have no obvious way of being turned off. It is double insulated and intended for dry rooms indoors on a household supply, so keep it clear of anywhere that gets splashed. We like it where a room already leans towards darker fittings and a white plate would jump out.

The body is polycarbonate with metal where strength matters, and the textured surface keeps fingerprints far less obvious than a gloss plate would. For cleaning, a dry cloth over the face when you dust the room is enough; if kitchen air has left a film, a barely damp cloth will lift it, but solvents and cream cleaners dull the texture and should stay in the cupboard. It carries a ten year warranty. It sits well beside dark worktops and brushed steel, and the chrome stops the plate vanishing against a deep wall colour.

What does a fused spur switch actually do?

It provides a single appliance with its own fused, switchable connection, so that appliance can be turned off locally without affecting the rest of the circuit. The rocker gives you a clear on and off.

What is the flex outlet for?

It lets the appliance cable pass out through the front of the plate and connect directly, which suits anything wired in permanently rather than plugged in, such as a fan, towel rail or under cupboard light.

How big is the plate?

It is a square single plate, 88mm by 88mm.

What load will it take?

Up to 13A, on a 220 to 250V household supply.

Can it go in a bathroom?

It is rated IP20, so it is for dry indoor rooms only and should not be used where it may be splashed.

How should I clean the carbon fibre face?

Dust it with a dry soft cloth. For a greasy film, use a barely damp cloth, then dry it off. Avoid solvents, cream cleaners and abrasive pads, which will flatten the texture.