Double recessed two-way wall switch 10A 250V - White

Double Two-Way Flush-Mount Wall Switch 10A 250V - White

Two lighting circuits, each controlled from two locations, in a single flush-mount unit: this double two-way switch mechanism (which controls the same circuit from two separate points) halves the number of devices to install along a corridor. The two rockers operate independently beneath a glossy white faceplate measuring 8.1 x 8.1 cm, with a rating of 10 A at 250 V to handle typical lighting circuits.

Technical details

• Function: two independent two-way switches in one mechanism
• Controls: two rockers
• Rated current: 10 A
• Rated voltage: 250 V
• Mains frequency: 50 Hz
• Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 1.4 cm (81 x 81 x 14 mm)
• Mechanism depth: 2.7 cm (27 mm)
• Required flush-mount box: at least 2.7 cm deep
• Body and faceplate: thermoplastic
• Finish: glossy lacquer
• Colour: White
• Ingress protection: IP20, for dry indoor locations only
• Installation: flush-mounted, secured with claws or screws
• Compatible conductor sizes: 0.75 to 2.5 mm²

Features

• Two circuits controlled separately from a single flush-mount unit, freeing up space in the wall
• Each rocker has its own set of contacts and can be operated from two opposite locations
• Push-in terminals: push the conductor all the way into the terminal, with no screws to tighten
• Can be disconnected without damaging the terminal, with rigid or flexible conductors from 0.75 to 2.5 mm²
• Retractable claws and a reinforced mounting plate for a secure fit in standard boxes

Installation

Isolate the circuit at the distribution board before working on the wall or removing an existing device. A double two-way switch always works as a pair: install a second identical mechanism at the opposite control point, connecting each circuit with its two traveller wires (wires that connect the two switches). Connect the live wire to the common terminal of the first rocker, then connect its two traveller wires to the designated contacts. Repeat the same wiring for the second rocker. Strip the conductors by about 10 millimetres and push them all the way into the automatic terminals. Then fit the mechanism into a box at least 2.7 cm deep, secure it with the claws or screws, check that it is level, and clip on the 1- to 5-gang finish plate.

Where can you use this double two-way switch?

• Office corridors and passageways: control two rows of lights from either end
• Apartment building stairwells: switch the lights on at the bottom of the stairs and off at the landing
• Commercial premises: control general and accent lighting from both the stockroom and the checkout
• Workshops and plant rooms: control two separate zones from the doorway and the far end of the space
• Covered car parks and commercial basements: control two lighting circuits at each entrance