Description
Two rockers sit on a single flat plate, so one position on the wall handles a pair of lighting circuits. The screwless cover clips over the frame beneath, leaving an unbroken face with no visible screw heads, and the cool grey finish is a soft mid-tone that reads warmer than slate. Chrome rockers give the plate a little brightness and a clear visual cue in a dim hallway. The plate is a standard 88mm square, so it lines up with other flat plate switches and sockets along the same run.
We reach for this one in hallways, on landings and at the head and foot of stairs, where two way wiring lets either switch take charge of the same light. It works in bedrooms as well, with the ceiling light and a bedside circuit sitting side by side under one plate. Grey plates settle nicely against painted walls, pale timber and grey kitchen units, and they are a quieter choice than white where the wall itself carries colour. It is meant for domestic lighting circuits in dry rooms indoors, so kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms rather than bathroom zones or an unheated outbuilding.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate with a smooth face that hides fingermarks better than a gloss finish would, and the switch is double insulated. Looking after it takes very little: a dry microfibre cloth over the rockers when you dust, and a barely damp cloth with the power off for anything greasier, keeping solvents and cream cleaners away from the surface. It carries a ten year warranty. We keep grey plates on the shelf for jobs where white would look stark against a strong wall colour, and the chrome rockers here pick up chrome door handles and tap ware without having to match them exactly.
Specification
| Colour |
Cool Grey |
| 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 |
2 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. Domestic lighting circuits. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What does 2 gang 2 way mean in practice?
Two gang means two separate rockers on one plate, each controlling its own lighting circuit. Two way means each rocker can be paired with a second switch elsewhere, so either one turns the same light on or off, which is how stairs and long hallways are usually wired.
What is the current rating?
It is rated 10AX, the standard rating for domestic lighting switches.
How big is the plate?
The plate measures 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind it.
Can I use it as a one way switch?
Yes. A two way switch can be wired for simple one way operation, so you can use the same plate throughout a house for consistency.
What is the plate made from?
Moulded polycarbonate in a cool grey finish, with chrome rockers. The internals are double insulated.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only, so it should be kept out of bathroom zones and away from damp or outdoor positions.