Description
Moss green gives a switch plate a little colour without shouting about it, and here it is paired with a screwless front, so nothing breaks up the face except the chrome rockers. The two gang plate takes care of separate lighting circuits from a single position, handy where a main light and wall lights are switched side by side. The rockers are wired for two way switching, which means each one can work in concert with another switch across the room.
It earns its keep in hallways and on landings, where a light wants operating from either end, and in kitchens or sitting rooms where the ceiling light and a lamp circuit belong together. We reach for coloured plates when someone has gone to the trouble of painting a room a proper shade and does not want white plastic cutting through it; against warm plaster, clay tones or oiled oak, this green settles down rather than jumping out. The chrome brings just enough shine to sit happily near nickel or chrome ironmongery. Dry indoor rooms and household lighting circuits are its territory.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, a hard-wearing plastic that holds its colour and never needs polishing, and the switch is double insulated. At 88mm square it keeps a tidy footprint on a wall, and its weight is slight. Keep a dry cloth for it and nothing more; kitchen sprays, white spirit and cream cleaners will take the life out of a coloured finish, so they stay well away. It carries a ten year warranty. Green plates look best when they are allowed to be seen, so we would give this one a clear stretch of wall rather than crowding it with pictures and shelves.
Specification
| Colour |
Moss Green |
| 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 two way switching actually give me?
It lets one light be operated from two separate points, which is why two way switches are the usual choice for stairs, long hallways and bedrooms with a switch at the door and another by the bed.
What is the switch rated at?
The rockers are rated 10AX, which is the standard rating for domestic lighting circuits.
Can it go in a bathroom or an outbuilding?
No. It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry indoor rooms only, away from splashes and damp.
How big is the plate?
It is 88mm square, and the whole switch weighs only 0.075kg.
What is it made of?
The plate is moulded polycarbonate in moss green, with chrome rockers, and the switch is double insulated to Class 2.
How should I clean it?
A soft dry cloth is enough for fingermarks and dust. Avoid solvents, bleach sprays and abrasive cream cleaners, as they can dull the green.