Switches and sockets explained

Control the same light circuit from two locations (like the top and bottom of a staircase or in rooms with multiple entrances) using two of this type of switch.

A switch type that’s used when three or more switches are required to control the same light from different locations.  

Two-way switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more intermediate switches are added to the middle of the circuit.

This sort of switch springs back to the original ‘off’ position after being pressed.

You can use it for things like doorbells, in-sink food waste grinders, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all retractive). 

This switch sits in a central (neutral) position and springs back to the same position after being pressed. It can be pressed up or down to make two separate connections.

You can use it for things like electronic blinds, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all centre retractive). 

Typically, this is a button that pushes to turn your lights on or off and rotates to dim. It’s known as a rotary dimmer. 

You can use one of our two-way dimmers on a circuit, so you can dim from one location. One other switch on the circuit needs to be a two-way toggle or rocker switch. You can then have as many intermediate toggles or rockers as you like.

We also offer a multiway dimmer switch. A multiway dimmer lets you dim the same light from multiple locations, like at the entrance to the bedroom and at the bedside, or at different points in a hallway.

Our in-line dimmer module sits in the back box with the rest of the electrics.  

It can be used with both our retractive and centre retractive toggle and rocker switches to give them dimming capabilities. A short press will turn the light off and on. A press and hold will dim or brighten.  

It also has a memory function, so the lights turn on at the same brightness as they were last used.

Our smart version can be used with our retractive toggle and rocker switches for remote dimming and switching via a phone, tablet, or voice command (as well as at the wall). Youcan’tuse our centre retractive toggles and rockers with this one.

We make our Kew and Grove front plates from solid brass (rather than sheet metal wrapped around a frame) to create perfectly crisp edges.

Our Kew clear plates are the only exception. We make these from transparent polycarbonate, which is more flexible and durable than the usual acrylic.

This plate doesn’t have any cut-outs for the switches (or sockets). Instead, it’s designed for covering unused back boxes and wiring.

A vertically oriented, multi-gang front plate that offers an alternative to the industry-standard horizontal style (and will fit where horizontal ones can’t). 

Control the same light circuit from two locations (like the top and bottom of a staircase or in rooms with multiple entrances) using two of this type of switch.

A switch type that’s used when three or more switches are required to control the same light from different locations.  

Two-way switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more intermediate switches are added to the middle of the circuit.

This sort of switch springs back to the original ‘off’ position after being pressed.

You can use it for things like doorbells, in-sink food waste grinders, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all retractive).

This switch sits in a central (neutral) position and springs back to the same position after being pressed. It can be pressed up or down to make two separate connections.

You can use it for things like electronic blinds, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all centre retractive). 

Typically, this is a button that pushes to turn your lights on or off and rotates to dim. It’s known as a rotary dimmer.

You can use one of our two-way dimmers on a circuit, so you can dim from one location. One other switch on the circuit needs to be a two-way toggle or rocker switch. You can then have as many intermediate toggles or rockers as you like.  

We also offer a multiway dimmer switch. A multiway dimmer lets you dim the same light from multiple locations, like at the entrance to the bedroom and at the bedside, or at different points in a hallway.

Our in-line dimmer module sits in the back box with the rest of the electrics.

It can be used with both our retractive and centre retractive toggle and rocker switches to give them dimming capabilities. A short press will turn the light off and on. A press and hold will dim or brighten.

It also has a memory function, so the lights turn on at the same brightness as they were last used.

Our smart version can be used with our retractive toggle and rocker switches for remote dimming and switching via a phone, tablet, or voice command (as well as at the wall). Youcan’tuse our centre retractive toggles and rockers with this one.

We make our Kew and Grove front plates from solid brass (rather than sheet metal wrapped around a frame) to create perfectly crisp edges.

Our Kew clear plates are the only exception. We make these from transparent polycarbonate, which is more flexible and durable than the usual acrylic.

This plate doesn’t have any cut-outs for the switches (or sockets). Instead,it’s designed for covering unused back boxes and wiring.

A vertically oriented, multi-gang front plate that offers an alternative to the industry-standard horizontal style (and will fit where horizontal ones can’t).