Adsibob Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I'm trying to find light switch that meets the following requirements: matt black screwless curved corners architrave size retractive toggle switch. It can be be a dolly or rocker switch but it must be a retractive one of the on/off variety, like a door bell. Effectively, I need a matt black version of this: https://www.corston.com/products/1g-architrave-retractive-toggle-switch-bronze I've been looking for 45 minutes and still can't find one, but I know that @SteamyTea, @Onoff, @PeterW or someone else have much better skills than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273904901278 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273904901278 very funny, but not sure SWMBO will like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Just now, Adsibob said: very funny, but not sure SWMBO will like it. We used to wrap some plastic mouldings to get colour consistency, was pretty hard wearing. Better than paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Got any Australian or Kiwi mates? Or any mates at all even...😃 Clipsal and Legrand do them there. Both companies are owned by Schneider Google "clipsal black architrave". I've some Clipsal stuff here actually. It's alright. I could 3D print you a cover in matt black to clip over a screwed one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 You’d better get it right @Adsibob or SWMBO will be cutting off your possessions ✂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Speak to Wandsworth - they have every option imaginable ..! And they will do custom if you can’t decide..! https://www.wandsworthelectrical.com/collections/infinity/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 MK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, TonyT said: MK? As far as I can tell, I would need to get a retractive module from the MK Electric Grid Plus Grid System and then fit it in a front plate. Although they do black modules, their front plates are only white or silver and not in architrave size: https://www.discount-electrical.co.uk/section.php/110463/1/mk-electric-grid-plus-grid-system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 What's the difference between a retractive and a momentary switch? Is it like a three position switch sprung loaded to the centre? In the past I've purchased blank plates and made combinations that don't eexist. Things like speaker terminals or combination of TV, Network and Speaker. Perhaps try Farnel for a panel mounted switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Temp said: What's the difference between a retractive and a momentary switch? I don't think there is a difference. 1 hour ago, Temp said: Is it like a three position switch sprung loaded to the centre? Retractive switches come in two types, a one way or a two way. I need a one way, which is in off mode by default and can be pressed momentarily to on, but retracts to off as soon as depressed. A two way is in off, but can be pressed on in either of two directions. A two way is what you would use for a blind for example. 1 hour ago, Temp said: In the past I've purchased blank plates and made combinations that don't eexist. Things like speaker terminals or combination of TV, Network and Speaker. Perhaps try Farnel for a panel mounted switch? Had a look at the Farnel website. It's impenetrable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just get one from abroad and boast it's "imported" 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I normally pride myself on being able to find pretty much anything on the internet. But this has to be one of the most specific requests I have ever seen. "Curved corners" particularly made me laugh. My wife would present me with things she saw online and ask to get them in the house. Nearly always they were from the USA and not available here. Often it was just a picture with no information. Sometimes you just have to say that it doesn't exist. It sounds like it is a one off switch that doesn't have to match anything else. What's wrong with the black nickel one? I found this one, but they don't do an architrave plate to put it into. https://www.elesi.com/soho-lighting-black-nickel-flat-plate-2-way-toggle-grid-switch-module-?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlNCyj-Xb9gIVcBkGAB3qaQSpEAQYByABEgLYz_D_BwE If you don't need a toggle switch then there are plenty of options as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Some people on here have too much money! 😂 Pick a switch, print a cover! https://www.yeggi.com/q/clipsal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, Onoff said: Pick a switch, print a cover Or wrap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Or wrap it. "Pick a switch Print a cover Lookin like no other cuva Word!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Onoff said: "Pick a switch Print a cover Lookin like no other cuva Word!" ♫ Pick a switch Give it to Mitch He will wrap a cover That looks like no other ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, AliG said: ... Often it was just a picture with no information. ... Google Lense Before Gollum gets me, I bet there are other image search engines around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 That would work for a specific item. I would get things like, I like the look of this bathroom in Pinterest, can we do the same. I can't believe how many things people put on Pinterest with no information re the products. One of the points of the site is to sell products and services. Or it's an American design, so you need to buy the stuff from Home Depot etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Image search - any one will do. Right click > search image in Google Lens Works on mobile too. Yep, this isn't for everyone , I know. Its just one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, ToughButterCup said: Works on mobile too. Trying to find the right click on my mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 And there I was thinking you guys could out-Google me. But you can’t. You are all just as bad (or just as good) at using Google as I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) On 22/03/2022 at 23:46, Adsibob said: Had a look at the Farnel website. It's impenetrable. These were the only two in stock at Farnel... Rocker.. 4A https://uk.farnell.com/marquardt/01834-3402-00/rocker-switch-dpdt-4a-250vac-black/dp/2835993 Toggle.. 5A but too expensive? https://uk.farnell.com/idec/lb1t-33t6/toggle-switch-dpdt-5a-250vac-panel/dp/2833320 RS Components has these. I think (ON) in brackets means momentary. So ON-(ON) is a double throw spring loaded one way. Think that does what you want but best double check. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/toggle-switches/8200508 https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/toggle-switches/8200532 Check Dimensions? Not much on Amazon.. Toggle but too modern? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jgzwlkj-Switches-R13-402I-Momentary-3Position/dp/B08NX6PF6G/ref=sr_1_196?crid=CHIN3N3KIS97&keywords=Toggle+switch+momentary+black&qid=1648077715&sprefix=toggle+switch+momentary+black%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-196 Push button https://www.amazon.co.uk/Momentary-Switch-Black-Button-Toggle/dp/B08J47938J 12V only? Edited March 23, 2022 by Temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 19 hours ago, SteamyTea said: Trying to find the right click on my mobile. Android: long press iphone : one finger long press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, ToughButterCup said: 20 hours ago, SteamyTea said: Trying to find the right click on my mobile. Android: long press But I am left handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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