Elite Paintable Intermediate Switch and Light Switch Combination

Light Switches are generally available to switch 1 way and/or 2 way circuits. All of our Light Switches are 2 way versions and the beauty of this is that they can be used on both 1 way and 2 way circuits thus eliminating the need to buy both types. A 2 way circuit refers to a lighting point that can be switched from 2 different places i.e. Hall and Landing, where you might have a switch at the bottom of the stairs and a further switch at the top of the stairs that both control the same lighting point.

If you should have more than 2 switching positions you will require one of the switches to be an intermediate switch.

Intermediate Switches ( also known as 3 way Switches) are typically used on a circuit that requires you to switch a lighting point from more than 2 positions ie On the Stairs and landings in a 3 story house where you would have a switch on the ground floor then also switches on the 2 upper floors that all control the same lighting point.

You would then require 2 x 2 way switches and 1 x intermediate switch to control this circuit.

Intermediate switches are generally only available as a single switch (One Gang) however we also sell multiple combinations of Intermediates and 2 way switches available from a double combination (Two Gang) or a 3 Way combination (Three Gang). The word “gang” refers to the rocker switch – for example if you require a triple light switch it would be 3 Gang.

Our light switches have a load rating of either 10amp or 20amp and the terminals will accept up to 3 x 1.5mm Twin & Earth Cables.

We recommend 16mm deep wall boxes for mounting our switches or 25mm deep wall boxes for shallow or flat plate Switches.

If you require other combinations not listed or any advice or assistance please call our sales team on 01926 289289.