Description
Orange is not a colour that hides, and that is rather the point of this one. The plate is a screwless design, so the front clips over a concealed frame and presents a clean face with no visible fixings, and the chrome rockers sit brightly against the colour. It is a two gang two way switch, with a rocker for each lighting circuit on a single plate, and the action has the familiar positive click under the thumb. The plate is 88mm square, the usual footprint for a plate of this kind, and the moulding is shallow enough to read as a neat block of colour.
We would reach for this where the controls are meant to be part of the scheme rather than disappear into it: a studio, a workshop, a hallway painted with some nerve, a child's bedroom where switching on the light is half the fun. Each gang can be paired with another switch further along the run, so a landing, a long lounge or a garage can be worked from either end, and either rocker will do the job. It belongs on domestic lighting circuits in dry indoor rooms, and it suits anyone who has grown tired of white plastic on every wall.
The plate and rockers are moulded in ABS, double insulated throughout, light in the hand and easy to keep clean: switch off at the consumer unit, then wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it. Kitchen sprays and cream cleaners will haze the plastic, so keep them off it. It carries a ten year warranty. Orange asks to be used with intent, so we would keep it deliberate, against pale plaster or a deeper tone, where the chrome rockers can catch the light.
Specification
| Colour |
Orange |
| 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 (A) |
10AX |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Input Voltage (V) |
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 is the electrical rating?
It is rated 10AX, the standard rating for domestic lighting switching, and it is a rocker action switch.
What size is the plate?
The plate measures 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind the face.
Can I use it on a stairway or hallway with a switch at each end?
Yes. It is a two way switch, so each gang can work in a pair with another two way switch controlling the same light.
What is the plate made from, and does the orange fade?
The plate and rockers are moulded ABS with chrome inserts. Keep cleaning products and solvents away from the face and wipe only with a slightly damp cloth to protect the colour.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or an outbuilding?
It is an IP20 fitting for indoor use only, so dry rooms rather than bathroom zones or anywhere exposed to damp.
How much does it weigh?
The switch weighs 0.075kg.