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1 Gang Momentary Switch Aged Brass Plate and Button, Single Button Dimmer Controller by Forbes and Lomax

Model No. 1GBELL/OLB by: Forbes and Lomax
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This is the Forbes and Lomax 1GBELL/OLB, a one gang momentary switch aged brass plate, single-button dimmer controller, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax.

The Forbes and Lomax Aged Brass finish has been designed to look beautifully antiqued upon installation and has been left unlacquered to patina even more over time. Alternatively, it can be polished to bring back some of the shine.

The real beauty of this finish from Forbes & Lomax lies in the mellow aged look of the brass, as though it has been an original part of the interior for many years. The toggles, dimmer knobs and push buttons are supplied polished but unlacquered, providing a subtle accent to the more muted finish of the plates.

The Forbes and Lomax Button dimmers

  • Standards, Approvals & Directives: Button dimmer Conforms to BS EN 60669 - 1: 1999 when assembled to appropriate plate and grid and installed correctly. ASTA Certificate No: 16240
  • Button dimmers are manufactured from brass and finished to complement or match the cover plates.
  • They feature a solid brass button
  • All products clearly printed with BSNo’s, ratings, etc
  • They are contact-closure momentary switch
  • Button dimmers are screwed to appropriate grids.
  • All the Forbes and Lomax buttons are available in the complete range of plate finishes: Unlacquered Brass, Antique Bronze, Stainless Steel, Polished Nickel, Verdigris and Invisible.
  • Supply voltage: 250V AC, 50Hz
  • Current rating: 4A
  • Ambient operating temperature: -5 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Max. installation altitude: 2000m
  • IP Rating: IP2XD
  • No of operations: 40.000
  • Terminal capacity: 3 x 1mm (Flex), 2 x 1mm (Solid), 2 x 1.5mm (Solid), 1 x 2mm (solid), and 1 x 2.5mm (Solid).
  • Button dimmer dimensions: 23mm width x 50.3mm height x 30.5mm depth.

The Button Dimmer Controller from Forbes & Lomax is a push-to-make momentary action switch that controls an In-Line Dimmer Pack. The system allows dimming of a lighting circuit from more than one position.

Manufactured by Forbes and Lomax

  • This is a Forbes & Lomax button dimmer - one gang momentary switch
  • All momentary switches (contact-closure switches) require an in-line dimming pack to enable them to work as a dimmer, or a relay pack to have an ON/OFF function. The button dimmer controller allows dimming from more than one location, and it can be used to control home automation systems.
  • Finish: aged brass plate
  • Dimensions: 22.2mm diameter button dimmer, with no plastic trim.
  • All Forbes and Lomax switches and sockets require British standard 35mm deep flush wall boxes.
  • Please note: The button dimmer / momentary switch will only work in conjunction with an inline dimmer (see the required items). The way it works is: one in-line dimmer (impulse dimmer) per button dimmer. For 50-1000W 4A dimming you can order the ID0401 and for LED dimming you can use ID0101LE.

About the Forbes and Lomax Aged Brass Finish

  • It can be left unlacquered to patina over time.
  • It can be polished to make it a little shiny.
  • It has a mellow aged looking brass, as if it was part of the interior for many years.
  • Toggles, dimmer knobs, and push buttons are polished but unlacquered.
Switches & Sockets Specific
Amp 4
Back Box Depth 35mm
Brand Forbes and Lomax
Finish Aged Brass
Gang 1
Insert White
Plate Metal
Plate Dimensions 86mm x 86mm
Style Flat Plate
Type Momentary Switch

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A Look at the Aged Brass Switches and Sockets from Forbes and Lomax

One of the most interesting finishes that Forbes and Lomax does is aged brass; here is a look at some of the best aged brass switches and sockets made by Forbes & Lomax. You can also see some of the other finishes that this designer switches and sockets manufacturer does, such as the the dolly switches (in different finishes), invisible switches, painted sockets, Verdigris range, Combination range, and the European sockets.What is the Forbes and Lomax Aged Brass Finish?Aged brass seems to have a different look or meaning for many out there, but the aged brass from Forbes and Lomax is particular. This finish has been designed in such a way that it looks beautifully antiqued upon installation and has been left unlacquered to patina even more over time. In other words, when you buy it, the finish is quite shiny and antique, but then, as time goes by, there's a patina shows up. If you want to keep the unlacquered brass finish, the shiny finish, you can just polish it to bring back some sunshine. The real beauty of the aged brass finish from Forbes and Lomax lies in the mellow aged look of the brass. It looks as if it has been an original part of the interior for many years. The toggles, dimmer knobs, and push buttons are supplied polished but unlacquered. This provides a subtle accent to the more muted finish of the plate. In other words, the aged brass range from Forbes and Lomax will be great for those who want to show a more mellow aged look of the brass, and who don't mind to polish it from time to time. We have some of these items in our lighting showroom in Archway, North London, and they all look different from one another, for they mellow differently. A Look at the Aged Brass Switches and Sockets from Forbes and LomaxWe have compiled a list (not an exhaustive list - just some of the aged brass switches, dimmers, dollies, and other wiring accessories) of the most popular Aged Brass switches and sockets from Forbes and Lomax, which we publish below, together with the links where you can purchase them. Twin Socket Aged Brass Metal Rocker Black Trim by Forbes and LomaxThis is a 2 gang switched socket outlet for wall mounting coming in an aged brass finish. The rockers are of metal (matching the plate) and the plastic insert is in black. You can purchase it here. Single Dolly Switch Aged Brass from Forbes and Lomax

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Returns

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