Euro 6A non-modular switch, 240 V AC, in 1 way and 2 way — a plate-type piano switch with a rounded rocker, for lights and fans.
- Choose 1 way for simple on/off, or 2 way to switch one light from two places.
- Rated 6A, 240 V AC — typically for lights, fans and small appliances.
- Rounded rocker on a plate that fixes with two screws, top and bottom.
- Polycarbonate body.
- Screw terminals: two on the 1 way, three on the 2 way.
- Arrow marks on the 2 way rocker.
- Matches the Euro 6A bell push for a uniform board.
Euro switches are non-modular (piano-type) switches: each one has its own plate and is screwed onto a switchboard sheet over a cut-out, with the wiring behind. They are the economical choice for lights and fans, for simple new boards and for replacing old switches on existing boards.
The 1 way switch turns a light or fan on and off from one place. The 2 way switch has three terminals and is used in pairs to switch one light from two places, such as a staircase, or a bedroom door and the bed. For heavy loads such as a geyser or AC, use a 16A switch instead.
Which one do I need
- 1 way — one light or fan switched from one place.
- 2 way — one light switched from two places; you need two of them.
- Bell push — for a doorbell, see our Euro 6A bell push.
- 16A switch — for a geyser, AC or pump, see our 16A 1 way switch.
Where to use it
- Room lights and fans on non-modular boards.
- Staircase and corridor lights, with a pair of 2 way switches.
- Replacing old or broken switches without changing the board.
- Rented homes, hostels, shops and godowns with simple wiring.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB and check that the wires are dead.
- 1 way: connect the phase and the wire to the light to the two terminals. 2 way: the phase or the light to the common terminal, and the travellers to the other two.
- Fit the switch in the board opening and fix the plate with two screws.
- Switch on and test.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a 1 way and a 2 way switch?
- A 1 way switch controls a light or fan from one place. A 2 way switch has three terminals and is used in pairs to control one light from two places, such as the top and bottom of a staircase.
- What is a non-modular switch?
- A switch with its own small plate that is screwed directly onto a switchboard sheet, instead of clipping into a modular plate and box. It is also called a piano-type or plate-type switch.
- Can a 2 way switch be used as a 1 way switch?
- Yes. Use the common terminal and one other terminal and leave the third unused.
- What can a 6A switch control?
- Typically lights, fans, TV and charger points. For a geyser, AC, pump or 16A socket, use a 16A switch.
- Modular or non-modular switch — which should I buy?
- Modular switches clip into a common plate and box and give a flush, uniform board — the usual choice for new homes and offices. Non-modular switches each have their own plate and are economical and handy for replacing old switches on existing boards.
- Which wire goes to the switch?
- Always the phase (live) wire, never the neutral, so the light is completely dead when switched off.
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