Buster + Punch 1G Intermediate 3-Way Toggle Switch - Steel Back Plate & Cross Knurl
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A Cool, Industrial Intermediate Toggle in Steel
This 1G intermediate toggle switch has a steel back plate and Buster + Punch's diamond-cut cross knurl set into the toggle, giving it a colder, more mechanical look than the black or brass versions in the range. It's a specialist switch, built to sit in the middle of a circuit controlled from more than two points.
Choose Your Finish
There are two options on this listing rather than the usual three. Keep the toggle in Steel to match the plate for one continuous metal surface, or fit it in Brass for a single warm accent against the cooler plate.
How It Works
A single toggle module sits behind the plate, wired as intermediate, also known as 3-way, and rated at 10A. It's designed to be fitted between two ordinary two-way switches on the same circuit, so a light can be controlled from three or more locations rather than just one or two. As with all hardwired Buster + Punch electrics, installation should always be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Where It Works Best
Steel suits spaces with an existing industrial or utilitarian feel, an open stairwell in a converted warehouse, a boot room with two doors, or a workshop with entrances at both ends. Fit it anywhere a light is already switched from more than two positions along the same run.
Made By Buster + Punch
Steel earns its place in this range for durability rather than looks, built to take daily use in a busy stairwell or hallway without losing its edge. It's a plain, working material rather than a decorative one, which fits how Buster + Punch builds most of its hardware: solid metal parts assembled rather than a single moulded piece, so a scratch or a knock doesn't mean replacing the whole switch.
Good to Know
- Plate size: 8.8 x 8.8cm, single gang
- Plate material: solid stainless steel
- Weight: 0.12kg
- Knurl: cross (diamond-cut), Buster + Punch's original pattern
- Switching: intermediate / 3-way toggle module, 10A rated
- Finish options: Steel or Brass toggle and collar, plate stays steel 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
Why does this listing only offer two toggle finishes instead of three?
The steel plate is paired with Steel or Brass toggle options only. Other back plate colours in the range, such as black or white, offer a third steel accent option, which isn't needed here since the plate is already steel.
What does "intermediate" mean on this type of switch?
It means the switch is built to sit between two other switches on the same circuit, used when a single light is controlled from three or more separate positions.
Do I need an electrician to install this?
Yes. This is a hardwired fitting connected to your mains lighting circuit, and it should always be installed by a qualified electrician.
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