Buster + Punch 1G Intermediate 3-Way Toggle Switch - Black Back Plate & Cross Knurl

A Single Toggle, Built for the Middle of a Circuit

This 1G intermediate toggle switch is machined in solid stainless steel and finished in matte black, with Buster + Punch's diamond-cut cross knurl set into the toggle itself. It's built for a specific job: sitting at the midpoint of a circuit that's switched from three or more places, rather than as a standalone on and off switch.

Choose Your Finish

The black plate stays fixed on this listing. What changes is the toggle and collar: choose Black to keep the whole switch reading as one solid dark block, Brass to bring in a warm point of contrast, or Steel for a cooler, more industrial pairing. All three carry the same cross knurl grip.

How It Works

Behind the plate sits a single toggle module wired as intermediate, sometimes called 3-way, and rated at 10A. On a landing or stairwell with switches at both the top and bottom, this is the switch that sits in between, letting the light be turned on or off from any of the three positions. As with all hardwired Buster + Punch electrics, installation should always be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Where It Works Best

Anywhere a light is controlled from more than two points. A landing between two staircases, a long hallway with doors at each end, or a garage with an entrance from both the house and the drive are the classic cases. Pair it with two-way switches at the other positions on the same circuit.

Made By Buster + Punch

An intermediate switch has to pass a live signal through in more than one state, which makes it the fiddliest module in this range to engineer correctly. Buster + Punch takes that as seriously as any other part: Massimo Buster Minale, an architect who had worked at practices including Foster + Partners, spent his evenings machining motorbike parts by hand in a Shoreditch garage before starting the company in 2013, machining every component himself rather than buying it in. This toggle is built to the same solid standard as the simpler two-way switches either side of it.

Good to Know

• Plate size: 8.8 x 8.8cm, single gang
• Plate material: solid stainless steel, matte black finish
• Weight: 0.12kg
• Knurl: cross (diamond-cut), Buster + Punch's original pattern
• Switching: intermediate / 3-way toggle module, 10A rated
• Finish options: Black, Brass or Steel toggle and collar, plate stays black throughout
• Supplied as separate components (plate, toggle module, detail kit and fixings) for assembly during installation
• Rated for dry indoor locations only
• Care: wipe with a dry, lint free cloth, no chemical cleaners. Natural metal finishes age with handling over time
• Warranty: two year Buster + Punch manufacturer's warranty as standard

Questions People Ask

What does "intermediate" or "3-way" mean on a switch like this?
It means the switch sits between two other switches on the same circuit, rather than being the only control point. It's the module used at a middle position, such as a landing, when a single light needs to be switched from three or more places.

Do I need an electrician to fit this?
Yes. This is a hardwired fitting connected to your mains lighting circuit, and it should always be installed by a qualified electrician.

Can I change the toggle finish later without replacing the whole switch?
Yes. The plate, toggle module and detail kit are separate components, so the black plate can stay in place while the toggle and collar are swapped between Black, Brass or Steel.

Length: 8.8 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Height: 8.8 cm
Internal Depth: 2.3 cm
External Depth: 2.4 cm

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