The switches and sockets used for both domestic or commercial applications can be either metal switches or sockets or moulded plastic switches or sockets; out of these 2 categories, the metal switches are preferred by those that want to add to the design of the bedroom, kitchen, living room, corridor, office, etc. And, within the metal plate switches section, the flat plate metal switches are a perfect compliment to any interior space. Below is the BG Nexus range of fashionable metal switches, decorative items, found at SparksDirect at very competitive prices. Some of the common characteristics:

Fixed integrated plastic Gasket - the gasket protects the metal surface from any moisture(that can lead to rust).
The terminals are angled in-line and colour coded.
Fashionable finish, having no rim around the switch. Stainless steel finish(also called brushed steel, satin nickel, brushed chrome, or satin chrome).
The metal rocker of the switch has no surround(no plastic /metal surround).
All the switches are screwed flat plate, with grey inserts.
Usage: domestic, commercial and industrial applications.

10A flat plate switch

# Metal flat plate switch.
# Screwed, brushed steel.
# 1, 2, 3, or 6 gang switch.
# 2 way switch - can be wired 1 or 2 way. No visible plastic.
# Decorative flat plate switches.

All 10A flat plate switches

13A switches, spurs

# Fused connection unit
# Switched or unswitched
# Can have neon and cable outlet, used for permanent electrical appliances. Fused switch.
# Decorative spurs, flat plate switches.

All spurs - 13A fused switches

20A double pole switch

# Double throw switch, DP.
# Has a neon red light.
# 20Amp Nexus plateswitch
# Supports larger electrical loads, the big electricity consumers.
# Decorative double pole switch.

All 20A double pole switches

45A double pole switch

# Double pole cooker switch.
# Small neon red light.
# For appliances that use thicker cables, like the cooker control units.
# Decorative double pole switches.

All 45A cooker switches

To see the full range of Metal Flat Plate switches and sockets, visit our website - Sparks Direct, online superstore with lights, electrical items, switches and sockets. Here you can also find the up-to-date price of the screwed metal plate switch or socket(in brushed steel or satin chrome finish), and you can also order online BG Nexus range of flat plate switches, sockets or dimmers at the cheapest prices(as low as £4.56).

Find out more about other Flat Metal Plate switches: the GET flat plate switches, the GET flat plate screwless range, the Heritage Brass range and the Forbes and Lomax range of metal plate switches(flat plate). Also, you may be interested in the Raised Plate Metal Switches or the Stepped Plate Switches.