THPG Bakelite Industrial Rotary
From £105.00
This surface-mounted rotary switch is a perfect design choice for when you want to evoke that heavy duty, industrial feel. It’s also perfect in wet rooms, garages or outside, where its water-proof, IP44 rating means that you can apply a touch of vintage design to utilitarian spaces as well.
This switch is sealed and fully water-proof to IP44 rating, with cable inlet at the top. A “connecting” version is also available, which has two inlets (top and bottom).
UK power sockets
Unfortunately this style doesn't have UK plug socket options yet.
What you need to know
What’s in the box?
This switch set consists of an insert and a two-part waterproof casing with integrated rotary handle.
(Click image to enlarge. Pictures for illustration only. Number of gangs and/or finishes might vary)
What does an electrician call this?
This is a 1-gang 2-way 10A switch, or 2-gang 1-way 10A switch, or a 1-gang intermediate 10A switch
Where is this used in the home?
A 1-gang 2-way switch is commonly used for controlling a single light source from one or two places. A 1-gang intermediate is used as the middle switch of three, controlling a single light source (for example in a hallway).
Installation
THPG industrial rotary 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.
The back part of casing is fixed to the wall first. Then the switch mechanism is inserted and the front cover including rotary handle is secured with two device screws. The whole unit is sealed with rubber washers and flanges.
Like all THPG switches, these have open screw fittings for the wiring. Because in UK installations both line and neutral wires are permanently live, it is especially important to make sure the power to the switch is switched off at the consumer board during installation!
Please refer to our Installation section for more installation advice, manuals and helpful videos.
Dimensions
Does this cover a standard UK back box?
Surface-mounted, so no back box required.
How deep does the back box need to be?
No back box required.
the range
These splash-proof, surface-mounted rotary switches are rated at IP44, which makes them suitable for garages, porches or other damp areas.
They are mounted directly onto the wall (optionally with a base plate for fire protection), with the wires either joining the switch from the base – if they come out of the wall at the exact place where the switch is going – or (like here) from the top or sides, via surface-mounted cable or conduit.
Old-school allure and craftsmanship – a contemporary icon
The source
Working in partnership with manufacturers in Westphalia, THPG have restored original moulds and reintroduced traditional specialist tools in order to create a truly authentic, top quality Bakelite light switch. Their highly skilled artisans, chosen for their experience working with this material, hand-finish the mechanical inserts and covers in a factory that has been making products for several hundred years.
Due to the ‘matrix method’ of moulding, along with the inherent durability of Bakelite, these switches are built to last. Once the material has been pressed and moulded it will retain its shape forever. The collection has a superior look and feel, and its internal functions are just as effective and efficient as those we can see and touch.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
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