6 Gang Twin 2 Way Light Switch - Light Grey

Six rockers sit in a row across one screwless twin plate, so a bank of switches that would otherwise sprawl across the wall in separate faceplates is gathered into a single tidy line. The plate is light grey with chrome, a quiet pairing that reads as a considered choice rather than an afterthought. Each rocker is two way, which means it can work in a pair with a second switch elsewhere in the room, or simply on its own where only one switching position is wanted.

This is the plate we reach for in hallways, on landings and in kitchens where the lighting has been split across several circuits: downlights, pendants, undercupboard strips, the lamp by the back door. It suits open plan rooms too, where one position by the doorway needs to govern a good deal at once. We would choose it for a rewire or a tidy-up where the aim is fewer faceplates and a cleaner run of wall, and it is intended for domestic lighting circuits in indoor rooms.

The faceplate brings together moulded polycarbonate and metal, flat fronted with no screw heads on show, and the rockers are set proud enough to find in the dark. Keep it looking right with a dry cloth, and where fingermarks gather around the rockers, a barely damp one, wrung out well; kitchen sprays and cream cleaners should be kept away from the finish altogether. It carries a ten year warranty. Against a painted wall in a pale scheme the grey settles in more gently than a bright white, and the chrome picks up on nearby handles, taps and door furniture, which makes it an easy match in rooms where the metalwork has already been decided.

What does two way switching mean on this plate?

Each of the six rockers can be wired as one half of a pair, so the same light can be operated from two positions, such as the bottom and top of a staircase. Any rocker you do not need to pair can be used as a straightforward on and off instead.

How many lighting circuits can it control?

Six, one per rocker, each rated at 10AX and suitable for 220-250V domestic lighting circuits.

What size is the faceplate?

The plate measures 146mm across by 88mm high, on a twin plate format, and it weighs 0.16kg.

What is it made from?

Polycarbonate and metal, with a light grey colour finish and chrome, made to BS EN 60669 and double insulated as Class 2.

Can it go in a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20 for indoor use in dry rooms, so it should be kept out of bathroom zones and away from splashing.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.