1 Gang 2 Way 20AX Rocker Switch in Nickel Silver Plate and Switch with Plastic Trim
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This is the Forbes and Lomax R1GTWM/NIC, a one gang two way 20AX ON/OFF rocker switch coming in nickel silver with nickel rocker and plastic trim, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax.
Note: This item comes with a choice of white (R1GTWM/NIC) or black (R1GTWM/NIC/B) plastic trim; please mention in the comments the desired trim.
About the Forbes and Lomax Rocker Switches
- The Forbes and Lomax rocker switches are available in 2-way, Intermediate and double pole.
- Retractive switches can be used as dimmer controllers when connected to a dimmer pack or dimming system.
- 2-way-and-off switches can be used to operate blinds or be used as dimmers.
- The rocker switches are available in the following finishes: the Invisible Lightswitch® Range, the Antique Bronze Range, the Stainless Steel Range, the Aged Brass Range, the Unlacquered Brass Range, the Nickel Silver Range, the Verdigris Range, the Painted Range.
- The rockers can be in Antique Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel, and Nickel, and the Inserts can be in Black or White plastic.
1 Gang 2 Way Metal Rocker Switch - Specs
- It is a single rocker switch 2 way on a single size plate - metal rocker, plastic trim.
- Standards: Conforms to BS EN 60669 - 1: 1999 when assembled to appropriate plate and grid and installed correctly. ASTA Certificate No: 16240. Nemco Certificate No: C15/47987
- All Forbes and Lomax rocker switches require British standard 35mm deep flush wall boxes (to be ordered separately).
- Voltage: 250V AC, 50Hz
- Current rating: 20AX
- Terminal capacities: 4 x 1mm2, 4 x 1.5mm2, 3 x 2.5mm2, 2 x 4mm2, 1 x 6mm2.
- Ambient Operating Temperature: -5 degrees to +40 degrees Celsius
- IP rating: IP2XD
- Max. installation altitude: 2000m
- No. of operations: 10.000 (20AX rating), 40.000 (6AX rating).
- Dimensions: 86mm x 86mm
About the Forbes and Lomax Nickel Silver Range
Nickel Silver first became popular in the 19th century due to its similarity to Sterling Silver and was commonly used for various decorative items around the home. It has a permanent mirrored finish which creates a contemporary luxurious appearance which is warmer than chrome, making it more suitable for living areas either traditional or modern.
- The Forbes and Lomax Nickel Silver is available in: Dolly Switch, Rotary Dimmer, Button Dimmer, and Rocker Switch. Furthermore, a full range of socket outlets are available, including power outlets, European sockets, telecom and data, audio and visual, fused connection and floor sockets.
- Nickel Silver first became popular in the 19th Century due to its similarity to Sterling Silver and was commonly used for various decorative items around the home.
- It has a permanent mirrored finish which creates a contemporary luxurious appearance which is warmer than chrome, making it more suitable for living areas either traditional or modern.
- At only 1.8mm thick the brushed stainless steel plates sit flush with the wall and suit contemporary interiors or kitchens.
- Rocker switches are also available in this finish with a 2mm plate.
- All the Forbes and Lomax Nickel Silver switches conform to BSEN 60669-1:2018. 13amp sockets conform to BS1363-2:2016 +A1: 2018, 2amp and 5amp sockets conform to BS546:1950
- Single plates measure 86mm x 86mm and double plates measure 146mm x 86mm
- All Forbes & Lomax switches and sockets require British standard 35mm deep flush wall boxes, but we recommend 47mm for ease of installation
Switches & Sockets Specific | |
Back Box Depth | 35mm |
Brand | Forbes and Lomax |
Finish | Nickel Silver |
Gang | 1 |
Insert | White or Black |
Plate | Metal |
Plate Dimensions | 86mm x 86mm |
Style | Flat Plate |
Type | Switch |
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