Retractive switch problem

[Rudie]

Hi,
Wondering if anyone can help. I have this plate:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-xdqpg1-1-gang-powergrid-faceplate-white/46446

But the holes don’t line up with a standard meta back box:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/appleby-galvanised-steel-knockout-box-1g-25mm/79195

They sell this adapter which still doesn’t line up:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-z3pgrid1-1-gang-powergrid-gridplate/85638

This is the switch I want to use:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-z2dg102sw-10a-2-way-switch-white/29488

But If I can get a complete unit that will be fine too.

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

 

[EFLImpudence]

It's not an adaptor as such. It is part of the grid system which includes the switch you have linked.
It just so happens you have come across a single one. There are doubles - and more for the two-gang boxes.

Why do you not use a normal switch which will fit the back-box?
What is it you want to switch?

 

[Rudie]

It’s for a electric door for opening up and closing down. Thought this would be the best solution? If not, please advise...

 

[rsgaz]

adapter which still doesn’t line up:

It should, their own website says so...

https://www.varilight.co.uk/configurator/product.php?code=XDQPG1-P

the switch I want to use:

That's not retractive. You are missing an R in the product code "G102SRW" for the retractive version.

 

[EFLImpudence]

It seems you linked the wrong switch.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-white-10a-2-way-off-retractive-switch/27120

 

[EFLImpudence]

OR -

https://www.directtradesupplies.co....ang-2-way-retractive-switch--polished-chrome-

 

[Rudie]

It seems you linked the wrong switch.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-white-10a-2-way-off-retractive-switch/27120

Yes sorry you are right. My bad.

 

[Rudie]

It seems you linked the wrong switch.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-white-10a-2-way-off-retractive-switch/27120

It’s all white im after but If the unit comes complete, even better.

 

[flameport]

It’s all white im after

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p51663

 

[EFLImpudence]

That's only a one-way, isn't it?

 

[Rudie]

Yeah I seen that one before, it’s a one way