Where to get Switches with words on them

[Wokman]

Hi,
I am planning to put a grid switch panel in our kitchen with switches to control to undershelf light, insinkerator, hob etc. Do you know where i can get grid switches with words like 'Fridge', 'Light' etc on them. I have seen these used in New build apartments, but cannot find them at B&Q or QVS etc. Any suggestions

 

[scarypants]

call your local electrical wholesalers, they will help you.

 

[ColJack]

some manufacturers sell them pre-engraved.
however, it might be more advisable in your case to get the faceplate engraved above each switch.. that way if you need to change a switch at a later date, you don't have to try and get a new switch with the right words on it..

 

[flameport]

http://www.enlabel.co.uk/

 

[Wokman]

however, it might be more advisable in your case to get the faceplate engraved above each switch.. ..

While I was looking for pre-engraved.. this sounds like a good idea.. any idea of where to get these.. also any view on the costs?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It would be utterly pointless to tell you that.

 

[JohnD]

call your local electrical wholesalers, they will help you.

best bet

 

[davelx]

Have a look here:

http://www.getplc.com/pdf/GETCatalogueConnect2008.pdf

order from your wholesaler.

And you can buy the engraved switch rockers separately from the switches if you use the component range, so you may only need to hold 1 type of switch module for spares.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

http://www.enlabel.co.uk/

It'd be kinda fun to order a plate from them with legends like

Fetish Dungeon Ventilation fan

Watersports Room Sluice Pumps

Asphyxiation Chamber Emergency Pressure Relief Override

Police Raid Master Shutdown

 

[Adam_151]

Fetish Dungeon Ventilation fan

... but who am I to judge what you do with your own tye wraps and megger

 

[Click-Sure]

I think they'd react just like I just did, and wet myself.

 

[Pengwyn]

Why not get a "Brother" label printer and print the labels on a clear tape ?

 

[ColJack]

because it looks cheap and nasty, and for a one off it's probably a comparable price to the engraving..

 

[RF Lighting]

Why not get a "Brother" label printer and print the labels on a clear tape ?

Which looks best?

 

[JohnD]

the one with "fluorescents" spelled correctly