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2 Gang Intermediate Push Rotary Switch in Brass on a Single Painted Plate from Forbes and Lomax

2 Gang Intermediate Push Rotary Switch in Brass on a Single Painted Plate from Forbes and Lomax

This is the Forbes and Lomax X2GPIN/PAINTED, a 2 Gang Intermediate Push Rotary Switch in Brass on a ..

Model: X2GPIN/PAINTED

as low as £65.71 £77.30 Ex. VAT

3 Gang 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LED Dimmer Painted Plate with Brass Knob

3 Gang 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LED Dimmer Painted Plate with Brass Knob

This is a Forbes and Lomax 3GTE250/PAINTED 3 Gang 200W Halogen / 3 x 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LED..

Model: 3GTE250/PAINTED

as low as £109.57 £128.90 Ex. VAT

1 Gang 5A Round Pin Unswitched Single Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert

1 Gang 5A Round Pin Unswitched Single Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert

This is the Forbes and Lomax SS5, a one gang 5A unswitched single socket in painted plate with plast..

Model: SS5

as low as £29.33 £34.50 Ex. VAT

2 Gang 5A Unswitched Double Socket in Painted Plate and Plastic Insert Forbes and Lomax

2 Gang 5A Unswitched Double Socket in Painted Plate and Plastic Insert Forbes and Lomax

This is the Forbes and Lomax DS5, a two gang 5A unswitched double socket in painted plate with plast..

Model: DS5

as low as £70.72 £83.20 Ex. VAT

1 Gang 13A Switched Single Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert and Rocker

1 Gang 13A Switched Single Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert and Rocker

This is the Forbes and Lomax SS13, a one gang 13A switched single socket in painted plate with plast..

Model: SS13

as low as £27.88 £32.80 Ex. VAT

2 Gang 13A Switched Double Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Rocker from Forbes and Lomax with a White or Black Plastic Trim and Rocker

2 Gang 13A Switched Double Socket in Painted Plate with Plastic Rocker from Forbes and Lomax with a White or Black Plastic Trim and Rocker

This is the Forbes and Lomax DS13, a two gang 13A switched socket in a painted plate with a white or..

Model: DS13

as low as £40.38 £47.50 Ex. VAT

2 Gang 13A Switched Socket Painted Plate and Metal Rocker c/w Black or White Plastic Insert

2 Gang 13A Switched Socket Painted Plate and Metal Rocker c/w Black or White Plastic Insert

This is the 2 Gang 13A Switched Socket Painted Plate and Metal Rocker c/w Black or White Plastic Ins..

Model: DS13M

as low as £44.80 £52.70 Ex. VAT

3 Gang Push ON/OFF Switch Painted Plate and Brass Knob from Forbes and Lomax

3 Gang Push ON/OFF Switch Painted Plate and Brass Knob from Forbes and Lomax

This is the Forbes and Lomax 3GPO/PAINTED, a three gang push ON/OFF switch Painted plate and brass k..

Model: 3GPO/PAINTED

as low as £69.02 £81.20 Ex. VAT

3 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate from Forbes and Lomax (grid, plate, and screws)

3 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate from Forbes and Lomax (grid, plate, and screws)

This is the Forbes and Lomax 3GCOMBO, a 3 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate. It is the co..

Model: 3GCOMBO

as low as £22.19 £26.10 Ex. VAT

4 Gang 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LED Dimmer Painted Plate and Brass Knobs

4 Gang 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LED Dimmer Painted Plate and Brass Knobs

This is a Forbes and Lomax X4GTE250/PAINTED 4 Gang 200W Halogen / 4 x 0-120W Trailing Edge Rotary LE..

Model: X4GTE250/PAINTED

as low as £134.90 £158.70 Ex. VAT

4 Gang Push On/Off Rotary Switch on Double Plate Painted Plate with Brass Knob

4 Gang Push On/Off Rotary Switch on Double Plate Painted Plate with Brass Knob

This is a Forbes and Lomax X4GPO/PAINTED 4 Gang Rotary Push On/Off Switch in a Painted Plate with Br..

Model: X4GPO/PAINTED

as low as £80.84 £95.10 Ex. VAT

4 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate from Forbes and Lomax (grid, plate, and screws)

4 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate from Forbes and Lomax (grid, plate, and screws)

This is the Forbes and Lomax 4GCOMBO, a 4 Gang Combination Plate in Painted Flat Plate. It is the co..

Model: 4GCOMBO

as low as £22.19 £26.10 Ex. VAT

2 Gang 13A Socket with 2 x USB Charger Socket A+C Painted Plate with Metal Rocker and Plastic Trim

2 Gang 13A Socket with 2 x USB Charger Socket A+C Painted Plate with Metal Rocker and Plastic Trim

This is Forbes and Lomax DS13M/USBAC, a 2 Gang Double 13A Socket with 2 x USB Charger Socket A+C on ..

Model: DS13M/USBAC

as low as £68.68 £80.80 Ex. VAT

1 Gang 13A Unswitched Fused Connection (Spur) in Painted Plate with White or Black Plastic Insert

1 Gang 13A Unswitched Fused Connection (Spur) in Painted Plate with White or Black Plastic Insert

This is the Forbes and Lomax FC, an unswitched 13A fused connection (spur) in a painted plate with a..

Model: FC

as low as £25.84 £30.40 Ex. VAT

1 Gang 13A Switched Fused Connection (Spur) in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert and Rocker

1 Gang 13A Switched Fused Connection (Spur) in Painted Plate with Plastic Insert and Rocker

This is the Forbes and Lomax SFC, a 13A switched fused connection (spur) in painted plate with ..

Model: SFC

as low as £48.79 £57.40 Ex. VAT

1 Gang 13A Switched Fused Connection (Spur) Painted Plate with Metal Rocker and Plastic Trim

1 Gang 13A Switched Fused Connection (Spur) Painted Plate with Metal Rocker and Plastic Trim

This is the Forbes and Lomax SFCM, a 13A switched fused connection (spur) in a painted plate wi..

Model: SFCM

as low as £52.79 £62.10 Ex. VAT

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From Invisible Lightswitch to Painted Sockets: Forbes and Lomax in Pictures

When the modern equivalents for the elegant glass, nickel, and brass switches are no longer attractive or unsuitable for prestigious projects that interior designers work on, it's time to check out the Forbes and Lomax "invisible Lightswitch". Of course, the plate is not invisible - it is a transparent acrylic plate allowing the wallpaper or paint to show through, and it comes with a stylish metal toggle switch right in the center (or a rocker switch, a socket, a dimmer, etc for that matter). Forbes and Lomax was established over 20 years ago and right from the start they approached the electrical accessory market from an aesthetic point of view. Starting with the Invisible Light Switch and going on to many other stylish finishes like unlacquered brass, stainless steel, nickel silver, antique bronze, verdigris, and painted plate, Forbes & Lomax has done a great job in both manufacturing and supplying excellent UK made stylish switches, sockets, and dimmers to suit the demands of both traditional and contemporary architects and interior designers, as well as the electrical contractors. With this in mind, let us explore some of the Forbes and Lomax finishes and plates - in pictures (we will let the pictures do the talking). All the items introduced below can be purchased via our website at the Forbes and Lomax section. The Forbes and Lomax Invisible Plate The invisible plate range of switches and sockets was inspired by 1930’s glass switches but with all the advantages of modern technology. The Forbes and Lomax Invisible Plate: 1. Invisible Lightswitch with Nickel dolly 2. Invisible Lightswitch with Stainless Steel dolly 3. Invisible Lightswitch with Antique Bronze dollyForbes and Lomax Invisible Plate Unlacquered Brass Switches and sockets The unlaquered brass plates from Forbes and Lomax are plates that are designed to mellow with age if left unpolished. This is particularly suitable for period buildings where a bright brass look would be inappropriate. 1. Unlacquered Brass button dimmer 2. Unlacquered Brass dolly 3. Unlacquered Brass Rotary dimmerForbes and Lomax Unlacquered Brass Forbes and Lomax Stainless Steel The Stainless Steel Range from Forbes & Lomax has brushed stainless steel plates. 1. Stainless Steel Rotary dimmer 2. Stainless Steel Rocker switch 3. Stainless Steel dolly switchForbes and Lomax Stainless Steel Nickel Silver Switches and Sockets The Nickel Silver Range from Forbes and Lomax has a highly polished nickel plate, creating a mirror finish 1. Nickel Silver button dimmer 2. Nickel Silver rotary dimmer 3. Nickel Silver dolly switchForbes and Lomax Nickel Silver Antique Brass Electrical Wiring Devices The Antique Bronze Range from Forbes and Lomax has a rich warm hue to the plates making them attractive in both contemporary and traditional interiors. These switches also work particularly well on wood panelling and other unusual surroundings. 1. Antique Bronze rocker switch 2. Antique Bronze dolly switch and button dimmer 3. Antique Bronze rotary dimmerForbes and Lomax Antique Bronze Mix and Match - Forbes and Lomax plates 1. Unlacquered Brass rotary dimmer 2. Invisible Lightswitch® with Antique Bronze dolly 3. Invisible double 13amp socket with white inserts 4. Stainless Steel 45amp cooker switch 5. Circular Invisible Lightswitch® with brass dolly 6. Invisible Lightswitch® with black rocker 7. Unlacquered Brass combination plate 8. Invisible Lightswitch® with Stainless Steel dolly 9. Nickel Silver switched fused connection 1. Stainless Steel double 13amp socket with black insert and Stainless Steel rocker switches 2. Antique Bronze 2amp socket 3. Painted double 2amp socket with white insert 4. Nickel Silver shaver socket with white insert 5. Unlacquered Brass 5amp socket with white insert 6. Stainless Steel double 13amp socket with white inserts and Stainless Steel rocker switches The Combination Range from Forbes & Lomax The Combination Range allows you to create multi gang plates, mixing telecom and data modules alongside audio and visual outlets. This allows flexibility when planning and designing a room layout. There are infinite combinations available, depending on what you need and what impression you want to create. Forbes and Lomax Combination RangeForbes and Lomax Painted Plate Double 13amp Painted Socket with white insert and white rocker switchesThe Painted Socket range from Forbes and Lomax has been created to complement the Invisible Lightswitch®. Painted Sockets are supplied with etch-primed face plates ready to be painted in the same colour as the wall, making them as unobtrusive as possible. Double 13amp Painted Socket beneath The Invisible Lightswitch® with Brass dollyForbes and Lomax Painted PlateYou can purchase these stylish switches and sockets via our website, where we have a dedicated section for them.

The Double Socket Rules! Best selling wiring devices - the twin sockets at SparksDirect!

As we were going through the most sold products and the most famous/visited products on our website, we were pleasantly surprised to see the Double Socket Rules! The best-selling products - and the devices which everyone needs - are the switched twin sockets! No matter the finish or the make, they are the most requested items - not only at sparksdirect.co.uk, but also in general at an Electrical Wholesaler! What other wiring device do you usually need + see in a room at home but the classical double socket in either painted finish, white moulded finish, or metal finish!?! It makes sense now, and we're delighted to bring you the following Top Selling Twin Sockets! The Forbes and Lomax DS13 13amp Switched Double Socket, in a Painted finish, with White Insert/Rocker The Forbes and Lomax DS13 is a stylish twin socket in a painted finish - ideal for the places where you want to maintain the colour/pattern / design of the wall and so you will need to paint over the socket! This painted / paintable double socket from Forbes and Lomax is a great solution for both home and office use! Above all, it is a flat plate double socket - switched twin socket. It can be almost a "customizable socket" - since you can "change its colour". And, via Sparks, you can purchase the Forbes and Lomax DS13 painted socket at the Best Price! The MK Logic Plus K2747WHI 13A Twin Switched Socket Outlet White Plastic Double Pole 13A twin socket from MK - this is that stylish white plastic socket you see in many places/homes/offices where they don't use metal plate wiring devices! It is NOT that "bulky" one, but the stylish MK K2747WHI Double Socket is part of the MK Logic Plus range! The Logic Plus wiring devices from MK Electric have been designed to perfectly complement the modern interiors, offering an unobtrusive and sophisticated look and in the same time keeping with today’s design. The SBS22G Stainless Flat Plate Double Socket, Twin  Switched Socket 13A The Stainless Steel Flat Plate Double Socket SBS22G is indeed available at SparksDirect for an amazing price! People love it and need it at the same time - with switches in brushed chrome and NO PLASTIC SURROUND, the SBS22G is a decorative screwed stainless steel grey 13A switched socket 2 gang double pole. Also introduced as the Flat Plate Metal Socket, the Decorative Brushed Chrome Flat Plate Double Socket, etc. A Top 3 Best Selling Wiring Device! Check out the other Twin Sockets via the Switches and Sockets section on our website!Buy Forbes and Lomax Switches and Sockets

FAQs

What is a Blanking Plate?

A blanking plate - also called a blank plate - is a plain plate ideal for covering unused electrical connections. It can come in a single or double size and it comes fitted with an earth terminal. 

What is an Intermediate Switch?

A regular switch (rocker switch or dolly/toggle switch) is a 2-way switch; an intermediate switch has a special function. An intermediate switch is used in the middle of a 3 or more ways lighting circuit. For example, in a large room you can have two 2-way switches at either end, but if you want to add one in the middle, you need an intermediate switch. If there's a staircase with many floors, you need a 2-way switch at either ends and as many intermediate switches you need in the middle. An intermediate switch cannot work on its own; it requires 2-way switches at the end of the circuit.

What is a 2-way Switch?

A 2-way switch is a normal on/off switch for turning lights ON or OFF; a 2-way switch means there is or can be another switch controlling the same light. A 2-way switch can be used as a 1-way switch as needed. If you want to switch the lights from both sides of the room, or from upstairs and downstairs, what you need is a 2-way switch. If you need to switch the same lights from more than 2 places, intermediate switch/es are required. 

What is a Double Pole Switch?

A DP switch (double pole) is not a regular light switch; it is rated at 20A and is designed for the connection of refrigerators, water heaters, central heating boilers, and many other fixed appliances. It is a 20A rated ON/OFF switch for appliances, not for lights. 

What is a Master Phone Socket?

A master BT phone socket (main telecom socket) is a socket to be used where your telephone line enters your property. It is a master phone socket, which means secondary phone sockets can be connected ot linked to it if you need more than one phone sockets.

What is a slave phone socket?

A secondary (slave) phone socket is used in installations as an extension socket when connected on the same line in parallel with a master phone socket. It can be used only with a master phone socket, and it is an additional telephone point which feeds from the master telephone socket. It cannot work by itself: it requires a master BT socket.

What is a Shaver Socket?

A dual voltage shaver socket (115/240V) is suitable for bathroom use, to be used with 240V and 115 electric shavers and electric toothbrushes. In the UK there are the dual voltage shaver sockets for bathroom use, ideal for use with the shavers and electric toothbrushes, for their charging.

What is a Fan Switch?

A triple pole fan isolator switch provides a safe and simple method of isolating mechanical fan units. To be installed usually outside the bathroom or where the fan is, these switches can be used only with the bathroom fans or ventilation fans.

What is a Cooker Switch?

A red rocker cooker switch (rated at 45A) come usually either in a tall plate (double size) or single plate and is to be used with cookers and ovens. Having a high amperage rating, the cooker switches usually come with a red rocker and a neon/LED indicator and work only with cookers and ovens; they are not regular light switches.

What is a Spur?

A spur is a fused connection unit coming with a 13A fuse. It can be switched, unswitched, with power indicator or/and with cable flex outlet. The fused connection unit is ideal for spur circuits and hardwired appliances. They are not regular switches - they are spurs, to be used with circuit requiring a spur or hard-wired appliances.

What is a Socket Outlet?

The 13A socket outlet is for wall mounting and can be used with 3-pin UK plugs for different appliances. It comes with a 13A fuse. It is a female socket outlet connected to the mains voltage power wiring in the building, accepting the male plugs attached at the end of a cable lead. It is an outlet allowing electrical equipment to connect to the electrical grid in order to operate properly.

What is a Rotary Dimmer?

A rotary dimmer is wall mounted electrical device to adjusting the light level for mood setting and energy saving. It also has 2-way ON/OFF; when pressed, it turns the light ON or OFF. If the light bulb is dimmable, the dimmer will adjust the light level as the knob is rotated to the left or right.

What is a LED dimmer?

A LED dimmer is a rotary dimmer that can dim LED lamps and lights that are dimmable. It adjusts the light level for mood setting as well as energy saving with 2-way on/off. It can be a trailing edge dimmer or a leading edge dimmer, and it can also dim lighting loads that are not LED lamps.

What is a Cooker Unit?

A cooker unit, or a cooker switch with a switched socket, is a two-gang plate with a red rocker cooker switch on one side and a single switched 13A socket on the other side, each having power indicators. The cooker switch is rated at 45A and the socket at 13A. The cooker switch can be used for cookers and the socket provides an extra power outlet when needed.

What is a Co-axial socket?

A co-axial socket (also called COAX or TV/FM socket) is a socket outlet which can be used for a TV or FM aerial connection.