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Generic light switch & sockets
Apply gentle pressure on the clips located at the rear of the faceplate, pushing them slightly towards the outer edge.
Align the top of the faceplate and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
If the faceplate still doesn’t fit, cover it with a soft cloth and firmly tap it with the heel of your palm.
If the issue persists, send us a photo of the rear of the faceplate and plastic fitting to contact@dowsingandreynolds.com, and we’ll take a look.
The base screws in to a standard back box (minimum depth 35MM) then the plate clips over the top to hide the screws.
We recommend 35mm back boxes for all of our switches and sockets.
Plug sockets
No, the front metal plate is earthed.
Light Switches
Yes, so long as the total cumulative wattage of the bulbs is within the wattage range for the dimmer module.
For LED dimmers this range is 5w-150w per channel/switch.
Yes, our combination light switches allow you to have dimmers and toggles on the same switch plate. Head over to the blog and discover everything you need to know about combination switches and shop the range here.
Yes, you can configure switches to include different types. Visit our Custom Switches page for more details.
1, 2 and 3 gang refers to the actual number of switches (dimmers, throws or rockers) on the plate. For example, a 2 gang dimmer will have two dimmer switches.
1-way switch: Controls a light from a single location.
2-way switch: Allows control of the same light from two different locations (e.g., top and bottom of stairs).
Intermediate switch: Enables control of the same light from three or more locations, useful for large rooms or staircases.
Standard dimmers: Work with traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs. a load between 60-400W
LED dimmers: Designed to dim LED bulbs without flickering. Loads between 5-150W
Smart dimmers: Can be controlled via apps, voice commands, and automation systems.
No we don’t.
No, our dimmers are not compatible with transformers or spotlights. While they may initially work, they will likely experience flickering over time.
Our electrical products are suitable for countries where the mains supply is between 220 and 240 volts. If you’re outside of the UK and are unsure, check the list of eligible countries below. We always recommend that you check with a qualified electrician too.
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Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azores, Bahrain, Balearic Islands, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Channel Islands (Guernsey & Jersey), Chile, China, People’s Republic of, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo-Kinshasa, Cook Islands, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Cyprus, North, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dubai, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Egypt, England, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faeroe Islands, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon (Gabonese Republic), Gambia, Gaza Strip, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Holland (the Netherlands), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Ireland, Northern, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, North, Madeira, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Monserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Cyprus, Northern Ireland, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Réunion, Romania, Russia (the Russian Federation), Rwanda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts & Nevis (the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis), Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Helena, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tahiti, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tolelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom (UK), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Vietnam, Wales, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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