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Socket and Switch Sizes - Single 86mm x 86mm, Twin 146mm x 86mm

Please note ‐ These sockets and switches are individually handcrafted including the finish which means the expected delivery time is 20 to 30 working days. This can be subject to change and is not guaranteed.

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Retrofit Time Lag Switch - Illuminated : White Trim
Item Code: S72228

£64.30 

£77.16

Retrofit Time Lag Switch - Non Illuminated : White Trim
Item Code: S72227

£62.67 

£75.20

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What is a Time Lag Staircase Switch?

Staircase Time Lag Switches are designed for use in common areas where you might have multiple switching positions on a common lighting circuit where a temporary use of light is required. These are most commonly used to switch lights on in a stairwell and the beauty of this is that they will switch themselves off after a pre-set time.

Previously Staircase Time Lag switches have only been available as air-operated push buttons and as they were only available in a plain white finish with an unsightly large white button plunger they were found to be unsuitable for many properties where something more stylish was a requirement.

When using any version of Time Lag Staircase switch you cannot use standard on/off light switches on the same circuit - all the other switches for the lights will need to be the same Time Lag Switches.

At Sockets and Switches we have two versions of the Time Lag Switch - Retrofit and Module.

Retrofit Time Lag Switches

We have introduced a Retrofit Staircase Time Lag Switch to our range. These decorative switches simply replace the old White air-operated push button type.

For simplicity of installation the Retrofit Time Lag models do not require a neutral and as such can be used as a straight replacement for your existing light switch.

The switch has a fully adjustable time delay from 1 minute up to 2 hours, to alter the delay you simple adjust the setting on the rear of the switch when installing. On use the user presses the push button on the switch to briefly switch the lights ON and then after your pre-set time has elapsed, the lights will switch OFF automatically.

You have a choice of a standard button switch or an illuminated version with a location light which remains lit until the switch is pressed to help find the switch in the dark. When pressed the location light goes off as the lights come on; once the time lag period has elapsed the location light then comes back on.

Important - never use a Retrofit Time Lag Staircase Switch that is not rated higher than the load applied to it – the maximum loads for the Retrofit switches are 1500w (240v) or 1000w (Fluorescent) or 500w (LED). The switches can also be used for Fans or Halide Lights up to 250w.

We recommend a 35mm deep wall box as these switches are approximately 29mm deep.

Module Switches - only available in certain styles

This version of the Time Lag Switch requires a module to be fitted into the circuit to work. You will require only one Staircase Time Lag Module per circuit and are usually located remotely and out of sight. This means you can have fully deccorative switches where the light is required and any number on the circuit and can be combine Staircase Time Lag Switches with Toggle Light Switches on the same plate if required.

The module has a fully adjustable time delay setting from 30 seconds up to 10 minutes that is pre-set on installation – this then enables the users to press the push button Staircase Time Lag Switch briefly to switch ON the lights then after the pre-set time has elapsed the lights will switch OFF automatically.

Important - never use a Staircase Time Lag Module that is not rated higher than the total load applied to it – the maximum loads for the module are 2300w (240v) or 1500w (12v) or 1000w (Fluorescent) or 460w (LED).

We recommend 25mm or 35mm deep wall boxes for mounting our button dimmer switches.

If you require any advice or assistance please call our sales team on 01926 289 289.

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Average customer rating: 4.9 stars  14  reviews

      
20 April 2021 by M Tysall-Blay, Pulborough - Verified Customer

      Look Invisible
24 March 2021 by Phil, Godalming, Surrey - Verified Customer

They look invisible on the walls, so much better than having obvious sockets. The USB function works well too

      Fiddley To Fit But End Result Is Very Good
19 June 2020 by Fiona Black, London - Verified Customer

Electrician moaned a lot about cutting out my wallpaper template but in the end he did and it looks very good. Also fitted some of them on plain painted walls so these were much easier as you simply paint the template provided. All round very pleased.

      Pleased.
09 March 2020 by D Boddy, Looe - Verified Customer

Very pleased with my clear sockets in bronze. Found these hard to get as others seem to have stopped selling them.

      Invisible Switches
23 January 2020 by Jenny Basham, Wiltshire - Verified Customer

I found the help guide on your website really informative and helped me make the decision to buy these. Electrician fitted them (wasnt that happy that he had to cut a template - Im an electrician not a decorator!) but he did it easily enough and the result is fabulous.

      Beautiful Sockets
03 July 2019 by Jennifer Bowlan Design, London - Verified Customer

Finishes off my interior design perfectly. These are beautiful sockets. I had mine with Brass switches and the quality is second to none.

      Easy To Fit
10 June 2019 by Seb Hamilton, Bath - Verified Customer

I found these easy to fit and the finished article looks impressive. I had Chrome knobs on my dimmer and the wallpaper shows through the switch making these almost invisible - Perfect thank you and Ive just placed another order.

      So Good and High Class Finish
09 May 2019 by Reginald Proudlock, London - Verified Customer

Clear switches of the highest quality. They are so good and the electrical parts are of a very high class.

      Fab Looking Clear Switches
04 April 2019 by Jessica Huxley-Farlande, Oxford - Verified Customer

Very happy with my purchase. I fitted these myself and had no problems. Very straight forward and very happy with the finished result. I had chrome inserts on my clear switches and they look Fab!

      Clear Dimmers Brass Knobs
12 March 2019 by Mark Middleton, Windsor - Verified Customer

I had some clear dimmers with brass knobs and I am over the moon with had good these look. Perfect

      Look So Good!
11 March 2019 by Charlotte Francis, Newbury - Verified Customer

Look so good fitted on my wallpapered walls. Had mine with Bronze inserts - highly recommend these clear switches.

      Stunning Switches
01 March 2019 by Heather Groom, Carlisle - Verified Customer

Wow these clear switches give a great effect. Almost invisible and the bronze switches I had are fantastic quality. My electrician says they were the best he has ever fitted. I will be reurning for some sockets in the same style once I can afford it!

      The Finishing Touch
22 February 2019 by Fiona Swarbrick Designer, Central London - Verified Customer

These were perfect finishing touch. Fitted in a period property and they are pretty much invisable. Very high qualty switches.

      Very Impressive Switches of The Highest Quality
20 February 2019 by Charles, London - Verified Customer

Very impressive switches with Wandsworth interiors. Rapid delivery and a bit cheaper than Forbes & Lomax. I couldnt be more impressed.