2 Gang 2 Way Light Switch - Midnight Blue

Midnight blue reads as a proper colour on the wall rather than a tint, and here it runs right across the front of the plate, with no screw heads to break up the face. A pair of chrome rockers sits at the centre, each one controlling its own lighting circuit, so a main pendant and a run of wall lights can be worked from a single point beside the door. The plate is the standard 88mm square, and the rocker action is short and positive under the thumb.

This is a switch for rooms where a plain white plate would look like an afterthought: a hallway in a deep colour, a panelled stairwell, a bedroom with brass or chrome hardware already on the doors. Wired for two way switching, it can also work as one of a matched pair, so a landing light can be brought on at the foot of the stairs and turned off at the top. We would keep the rest of the wall consistent and use plates in the same finish for the sockets nearby, rather than mixing colours along one run. It is intended for lighting circuits inside the home.

The plate and rockers are moulded in polycarbonate with a chrome insert, and the switch is double insulated, so it does not rely on an earth at the plate. The blue is a coloured finish rather than a paint layer sitting on top, and it keeps its depth well against warm lamplight. Keep it looking right by wiping with a barely damp cloth and drying it off; skip the kitchen sprays, cream cleaners and anything with solvent in it, as those are what dull a coloured plate first. It carries a ten year warranty. On a dark wall it almost disappears until the chrome catches the light, which is much of the appeal.

What rating does the switch carry?

It is a 10AX rocker switch, which covers normal domestic lighting loads.

Can I use it as a one way switch?

Yes. A two way switch can be wired for simple on and off control from a single position, using the appropriate terminals.

How big is the plate?

It measures 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind the plate face.

Will it look right next to my existing white plates?

The midnight blue is a strong colour and works best used consistently along a wall or through a room, rather than alongside white plates.

How should I clean it?

Turn the lights off at the consumer unit, then wipe the plate with a barely damp cloth and dry it. Avoid abrasive creams and solvent-based cleaners, which can dull both the blue and the chrome.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is made for dry indoor rooms and should not be fitted within a bathroom zone.