Volex 10ax intermediate switch

[tristos]

hi all

im totally new to electrical specs.

My sparky has given me a list of bits to order

i need light switches which are 1 gang 1 way and 1 gang 2 way.

Im looking on the screwfix website and in the range im looking at Volex ss round edge they only show an intermediate 10ax for a single switch

is this suitable, is it a multi use socket?

any help much appreciated

thanks

 

[bernardgreen]

Why is your sparky asking you to order the parts ?

If he is a reputable electrician he will have trade accounts that will give him trade discounts that reduce the cost to you ( or increase his profit ).

Sounds dodgy.

 

[riveralt]

hi all

im totally new to electrical specs.

My sparky has given me a list of bits to order

i need light switches which are 1 gang 1 way and 1 gang 2 way.

Im looking on the screwfix website and in the range im looking at Volex ss round edge they only show an intermediate 10ax for a single switch

Use the down arrow key on that page and you will find it.

is this suitable, is it a multi use socket?

any help much appreciated

thanks

Its a switch not a socket.

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

The only reason I can think of for this is that the OP said they were not sure what style of switches to use (metal/plastic/colour), so the electrician said 'OK, get them yourself, and I'll fit them'.

Not an impossible scenario.

 

[echoes]

1 gang:

white insert

black insert

2 gang:

white insert

black insert

See what you mean about the website list though... they are not available right now - they are 'back soon'

EDIT: Sometimes you just can't beat the paper catalogue

 

[sparkwright]

Many customers seem convinced that it's cheaper for them to get the stuff.

This can often result in the electrician being stuck with the wrong gear.

2-way switches can be used as 1-way as well.
Intermediate switches can be used as 1-way and 2-way as well.

Though you would be better off getting the correct switches, as intermediate switches can tend to be more expensive.