Description
Colour on a switch plate is a small decision, but it shows every day, and this one sits somewhere between pale denim and a clear summer sky. The face is screwless, so nothing interrupts the flat plate, and the rockers are set into a chrome insert that gives the blue a crisp edge where the two meet. It is two gang and two way, so each rocker can work in a pair with another switch elsewhere in the room, letting one light be controlled from either end. The action is a firm, quiet rocker under the thumb.
We reach for coloured plates where a room has already committed to a palette and plain white would look like an afterthought. It suits a hallway with a switch at each end, a bedroom with one by the door and another by the bed, and stair or landing runs where nobody wants to walk back to the light. The plate stays compact enough to sit on a narrow return of wall without crowding it. It is meant for domestic lighting circuits in dry rooms, so we would keep it away from bathrooms, shower rooms and anywhere that sees steam or splashes.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate rather than pressed metal, which keeps the colour running right through the piece and the weight down, and the switch is double insulated. To keep the blue looking fresh, wipe it with a barely damp cloth and buff it dry; household sprays and cream cleaners will haze the surface, so leave those in the cupboard. It carries a ten year warranty. Set alongside a matching plate on the same wall, or left as the single spot of colour against white paint, it reads as considered rather than loud.
Specification
| Colour |
Sky Blue |
| 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 rating do the rockers carry?
Each rocker is rated 10AX, which covers normal domestic lighting circuits.
How big is the plate?
The plate measures 88mm square, with a depth of 25mm behind it.
What is the plate made from?
It is moulded polycarbonate in sky blue, with a chrome insert behind the rockers.
Can I use it on its own, without a second switch?
Yes. A two way switch works perfectly well as a single switching point; the extra terminal is simply left unused when it is not needed.
How should I clean it?
A barely damp cloth followed by a dry buff is all it needs. Avoid solvents, cream cleaners and abrasive pads, which will dull the coloured finish.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20 for indoor use in dry rooms only, so keep it clear of steam and splashes.