Description
Orange is a bold thing to hang on a wall, and this plate makes no apology for it. The front is screwless, so nothing breaks up the colour, and the rockers are finished in chrome for contrast. It reads as one clean block of colour with a bright line of chrome across it. The plate is 88mm square, holding to the footprint of a standard single plate, and each rocker moves with a firm, definite click.
Four gangs on one plate keeps a busy room tidy: kitchen downlights, under cupboard lighting, a pendant over the table and the utility light all fall under one hand. Two way wiring lets any of them be paired with a second switch, which is how a landing light comes to work from both the top and the foot of the stairs. We reach for a plate like this in hallways, open plan kitchens and anywhere a wall was heading for a row of separate switches. It suits people who would rather their switching was seen and enjoyed than tucked out of sight.
The plate and rockers are moulded in polycarbonate, a tough plastic that carries colour through the material rather than wearing it on the surface, and the switch is double insulated. It is light in the hand. Cleaning asks very little: a dry cloth for dust, then a barely damp one for finger marks around the rockers, with sprays and abrasives kept well away from the chrome. It carries a ten year warranty. Indoors, on household lighting circuits, is where it belongs. If the colour is doing enough work on its own, keeping the switching plain elsewhere in the room lets it stay the thing you notice.
Specification
| Colour |
Orange |
| Second Colour |
Chrome |
| Type of Finish |
Colour |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| 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 |
4 |
| 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 switch rated at?
Each of the four rockers is a 10AX switch, intended for domestic lighting circuits.
How big is the plate?
It is 88mm high by 88mm wide, with a 25mm depth behind the plate.
Can I use it to dim my lights?
No. These are on and off rockers rather than dimmers, so lamps will run at full output.
What does 2 way mean here?
A 2 way switch can be wired as a pair with another switch, letting one light be operated from two places, such as either end of a hallway.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or outbuilding?
It is rated IP20, so it is for dry indoor rooms. Bathrooms and unheated outdoor spaces call for a fitting made for damp conditions.
How should I clean the orange finish?
Dust it with a dry cloth and lift marks with a slightly damp one. Avoid cleaning sprays, solvents and scouring pads, which can dull both the colour and the chrome.