Momentary switch modules?

[CaptainJack88]

I've got the ( BG) Nexus range chrome switches throughout my house, however I need a momentary switch and they don't seem to sell them.

Is it possible to buy a momentary style module and swap out a normal switch like you can do with dimmers?

I've had a look around and it seems to answer is no, but figured I'd just check here too

 

[rsgaz]

momentary style module

Try searching for "retractive switch" instead, this is what electricians call a momentary switch.

Gaz

 

[CaptainJack88]

Thanks. Similar situation as it looks like I'll need to get a Varlight housing and a 1 way retractive switch module as its not something that can be replaced from behind

 

[RF Lighting]

MK grid switch will allow you to do what you want and will match your existing MK plates.

 

[CaptainJack88]

MK grid switch will allow you to do what you want and will match your existing MK plates.

I've just double checked and the Nexus range are the BG ones but they also offer a grid system with a press switch so that solves my problem
Thanks

 

[cjcharles]

I know this is quite a late reply, but if you havent done this yourself and fancy having a go, you can convert a normal switch into a retractive switch by adding a small spring behind the switch. There is even a plastic lug there to hold the spring in place like it was designed that way.... It is a pain finding a sensible spring but it looks to work if you have the time and are annoyed about how expensive the Nexus Grid switches are (that's what made me investigate). (the switches rotate off from the front with a small screwdriver - try and roll each of the switches towards the other one)

 

[Taylortwocities]

@cjcharles
interesting, which make of switches are you talking about, Nexus grid?

 

[cjcharles]

Actually the non grid ones, don't know what they are called other than 'brushed steel screwless' range.

If they were already grid style I would probably swap the actual switch module for a retractive one since it isn't too expensive, but when you have to buy a new faceplate, grid module and switch I decided to diy it!