{"product_id":"bg-pcdcl42w","title":"BG PCDCL42W 20A 16AX 2W Double Switch - Pearlescent White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBG Evolve PCDCL42W-01 Double 2-Way Light Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl two separate lighting circuits from one stylish accessory with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBG Evolve PCDCL42W-01 Pearlescent White Double 2-Way Light Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Combining two standard rocker switches with a slim screwless front plate, it delivers practical lighting control and a clean decorative finish for modern domestic, commercial and hospitality interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe switch contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo independent 2-way mechanisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing each rocker to control a separate light or lighting zone. Each switch can be used for conventional one-way operation or connected to another compatible 2-way switch so the same lighting circuit can be operated from two positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the PCDCL42W-01 suitable for controlling combinations such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain and feature lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeiling and wall lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen and dining-area lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor and outdoor lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallway and landing circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedroom main and bedside-controlled lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearlescent White Screwless Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearlescent White finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements white, cream, pale-grey and neutral interiors. Its coordinated white rockers create a consistent appearance across the accessory, making it suitable for kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, offices, apartments and hotel interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low-profile decorative front plate clips onto the installed switch base, concealing the mounting screws for a modern screwless appearance. The plate can also be removed during painting or wallpapering and refitted once decorating is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the PCDCL42EW-01 edge-to-edge version and PCDCL42WW-01 wide-rocker version, the PCDCL42W-01 uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo conventional standard-sized rockers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20A 16AX Double Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe switch is rated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20A and 16AX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and operates from a 220–240V supply. The 16AX rating makes it suitable for appropriate lighting loads that may produce higher currents during switching, subject to the connected circuit remaining within the manufacturer’s published specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth switch mechanisms operate independently, allowing two circuits to be controlled from one standard UK single-gang wall position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive Backed-Out Terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive backed-out terminal screws are supplied in a ready-to-wire position, helping electricians complete connections efficiently while reducing the risk of terminal screws being dropped or lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe published terminal capacity is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 2.5mm² conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour 1.0mm² conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 4.0mm² conductor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixing screws and installation instructions are also supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57344434864503,"sku":"PCDCL42W","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8927\/2802\/files\/bg-evolve-pcdcl42w-01-pearlescent-white-double-light-switch-for-controlling-two-independent-lighting-circuits-from-one-wall-position.webp?v=1785493087","url":"https:\/\/www.electricalsonline.co.uk\/products\/bg-pcdcl42w","provider":"Electricals Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}