3 Gang 2 Way Light Switch - Navy Blue

Three rockers sit side by side on a flat navy blue plate with no screw heads showing, so the front reads as one clean square of colour. The switching is two way, so each rocker can work on its own or as one half of a pair with another switch elsewhere in the room. Chrome inserts ring the rockers and catch the light against the deep blue.

One plate handling several lighting circuits keeps a wall tidy, which is why this arrangement earns its place in hallways, kitchens and sitting rooms where a ceiling light, wall lights and a lamp circuit all want controlling from the same spot. It suits anyone who has taken trouble over paint colours and does not want a bright white square interrupting them. We reach for the navy in darker, warmer schemes, and pair it with matching sockets on the same run of wall for a consistent look. It is rated for indoor domestic lighting circuits.

The plate is moulded in polycarbonate with a smooth, even navy finish, and the whole thing measures 88mm square, so it sits within the usual footprint for a plate of this kind. Construction is Class 2, double insulated throughout. To keep it looking right, wipe the face with a barely damp cloth and dry it off; household sprays, cream cleaners and anything with solvent in it will dull the colour and can craze the chrome, so keep them well away. The rockers have a positive, quiet action rather than a loud snap. It carries a ten year warranty. Navy reads as almost black in low light and comes forward as proper colour in daylight, which makes it a kinder choice than white on a deeply painted or panelled wall, and it works particularly well alongside brushed or polished metal ironmongery on nearby doors.

What does two way switching mean here?

Each rocker can be wired as a straightforward on/off switch, or as one half of a pair so the same light can be operated from two positions, such as either end of a hallway or both sides of a bed.

What is the current rating?

The switch is rated 10AX, which covers normal domestic lighting circuits, including inductive loads such as transformers and drivers.

How big is the plate, and how deep does it need to sit?

The plate is 88mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind the face.

What is the plate made from?

Moulded polycarbonate in navy blue, with chrome inserts around the rockers. It is Class 2, double insulated.

How should I clean it?

A barely damp cloth, then dry immediately. Avoid sprays, cream cleaners and solvents, as these can dull the navy and mark the chrome.

Can each rocker control a different light?

Yes. The three gangs are independent, so you can put a ceiling light on one, wall lights on another and a lamp circuit on the third.