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1 Gang Double Pole Dolly Switch Invisible Plate and Stainless Steel Dolly from Forbes and Lomax

Model No. 1GDP/S by: Forbes and Lomax
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£56.40

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This is the Forbes and Lomax 1GDP/S, a one gang double pole dolly switch invisible plate and stainless steel dolly, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax. The Invisible plate is inspired by the 1930s glass switches but with all the advantages of modern technology, the Invisible Lightswitch has become synonymous with Forbes & Lomax.

Switches and dimmers have 3mm bevelled transparent acrylic plates which are secured without the use of fixing screws. The plates are flush to the wall and are supplied with brass, nickel silver, stainless steel or antique bronze toggle switches, dimmer knobs or buttons.

0.5mm 'inner plates' of primed aluminium sit behind the Invisible plates which can be decorated in the same way as the walls giving the illusion that the wallpaper or paint finish runs seamlessly behind the switch plate. Invisible plates and rocker switches with 2mm thick acrylic plates complete the range. All dolly switches fit into standard 35mm deep wall boxes (with the exception of the architrave switch, which requires a special wall box).

  • This is a standard 1 way dolly switch - double pole switch used for higher loads. One way switching can control a lighting circuit from only one location, while two-way switching allows you to control a lighting circuit from two locations.
  • Type: 1 gang 1 way DP dolly switch
  • Finish: Invisible Plate and Stainless Steel Dolly switch
  • Plate: flat plate

The Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switch

The Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switches are On/off Switches available in 2-way, Intermediate and double pole versions. Retractive dolly switches can be used as dimmer controllers when connected to a dimmer pack or dimming system. 2-way-and-off switches can be used to operate blinds.

The Forbes and Lomax dolly switches can be mixed with Button Dimmer Controllers on the same plate, however they can not be combined with rotary dimmers. The Forbes & Lomax dolly switches are available in: the Invisible Lightswitch® Range, the Antique Bronze Range, the Stainless Steel Range, the Aged Brass Range, the Unlacquered Brass Range, the Nickel Silver Range, and the Verdigris Range.

Technical Information - Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switch

  • The Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switch Conforms to BS EN 60669 - 1: 1999 when assembled to appropriate plate and grid and
  • installed correctly. ASTA Certificate No: 16240
  • All Forbes and Lomax dolly switches require British standard 35mm deep flush wall boxes (to be ordered separately).
  • Voltage: 250V AC, 50Hz
  • Current rating: 20AX
  • Terminal capacities: 4 x 1mm2 (Flex), 4 x 1.5mm2 (Solid), 3 x 2.5mm2 (Solid), 2 x 4mm2 (Solid), 1 x 6mm2 (Solid). 
  • Ambient Operating Temperature: -5 degrees to +40 degrees Celsius
  • IP rating: IP2XD
  • Max. installation altitude: 2000m
  • No. of operations: 10.000 
  • Dimensions: 1-2 gang rocker switch 86mm x 86mm; 3-4 gang 146mm x 86mm. 
Switches & Sockets Specific
Back Box Depth 35mm
Brand Forbes and Lomax
Finish Invisible
Gang 1
Insert No Insert
Plate Plastic
Plate Dimensions 86mm x 86mm
Style Flat Plate
Type Dolly Switch

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Are the Invisible Plastic Plates for Switches and Sockets really Transparent?

Most switches, sockets, dimmers, and other wiring devices come with a solid plate, which can be either white plastic or metal, and in metal you can have a wide range from screwless to flat plate, raised plate, and stepped plate, plus the low profile. The point is that, when you look at the wall, you can clearly see where the switch is, and the socket is clearly visible sitting on the wall - where you expect them to be. However, there is another range of switches and sockets on our website, which Forbes and Lomax calls "invisible lightswitch" and Hamilton Litestat calls "Clear Plastic Plate" (part of the Perception CFX range - no longer available at Sparks). These are made of plastic, but they are transparent, allowing you to showcase the wallpaper or wall design through the plate. Are the Invisible Plates from Forbes and Lomax really Transparent? The invisible lightswitch range from Forbes and Lomax was inspired by the glass switches in the 1930s and include the advantages of the modern technology. Each plate is a bevelled transparent acrylic plate, which are secured to the device without any fixing screws. The plates sit flush to the wall, and there's a wide range of switches, sockets, dimmers, and button dimmers in finishes like brass, nickel silver, stainless steel, white plastic, and antique bronze. With each device there's a 0.5mm underplate which can be either painted (in the desired finish to match the wall design) or used as a template (where the wallpaper is used). Forbes and Lomax offer a wide range of dolly switches, rotary dimmers, home automation and dimming control, button dimmers, rocker switches, sockets, combination range, european sockets, and USB charger sockets in the "invisible" plate. Enjoy some of the most popular Forbes & Lomax invisible plate switches and sockets below. Is the Hamilton Perception CFX Clear Plate Range really Transparent? The Hamilton Perception CFX range of concealed fixing switches and sockets (no visible screws on the plate) are cleverly designed to insert your own wallpaper (or, alternatively, the supplied template which can be painted as needed) in order to discreetly blend the wiring device into the decor of the room. These plates are clear - transparent - and are "snap-on", with no visible screws, to accommodate your own choice of wall covering. How does it work? In the pack you will get a cutting template, which can be painted or overlaid with the wallpaper, and on top of it you can snap the plate. In four simple steps, here's how it works: Step 1. Having applied the desired wall covering and cut away from the wall box aperture, insert and fix the accessory using the two screws supplied. Step 2. Using a spare piece of wall covering that matches the pattern exactly, carefully cut out the shape of the front plate using the template supplied. Step 3. Place the cut out piece of wallpaper into the back of the clear front plate. Step 4. Position and snap the front plate onto the accessory back plate using the integral clips to conceal the accessory and fixing screws. Browse through some popular Hamilton Litestat Perception CFX clear plate wiring accessories. So this is how it is with these invisible plate / clear plate / transparent plate switches and sockets. What is your experience like when installing these: are they as versatile as they are introduced? Do you have any picture of how these were installed or how they look when fitted?

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Returns

We offer 30-day returns for unwanted items - please email us to request a returns number which will need to be quoted when the items are returned. For faulty items or items damaged in transit, please advise via email, and an appropriate returns number will be provided. Full details concerning returns and refunds can be found via our Terms and Conditions.