THPG Bakelite Dimmer Square Sample (hire)

What you need to know

What’s in the box?

This switch set consists of an insert (including rotary and front plate, fixed with a small metal screw), and a square frame.

What does an electrician call this?

This is a 1-gang 2-way dimmer (Leading Edge or Trailing Edge)

Where is this used in the home?

A 1-gang 2-way dimmer is commonly used for controlling a single light source from one or two places.

Installation

THPG toggle switches require a bit more patience to wire up, simply because they are modelled on original designs and don't have the modern conveniences of push-contacts and encapsulated backplates.

Just follow the step-by-step pictures below or go to our THPG toggle switch installation page. Like all THPG switches, these have open screw terminals.

NB: We used a European round box in the step-by-step pictures, but the procedure is the same for square UK boxes.

Wiring

Step-by-step

Downloads

Installation Guide: Instructions THPG Rotary
Manufacturers instructions:

Please refer to our Installation section for more installation advice, manuals and helpful videos.

Dimensions

Does this cover a standard british back box?
Yes, this product covers standard square knockout and drywall boxes comfortably.

How deep does the back box need to be?
This insert is quite deep, it needs at least 45mm. Check the available options below.