Rotary switch COLONIAL - porcelain black - knob porcelain
Retro rotary switch in black porcelain – high-gloss design for old and new buildings
Make an exclusive statement on your walls: our black porcelain rotary switch combines nostalgic retro charm with a modern, high-gloss aesthetic. Crafted from genuine, high-quality porcelain, this range of switches impresses with its distinctive feel and rich, deep black finish.
Whether in a classic renovation of an older property or as a deliberate stylistic contrast in a minimalist new-build loft – the combination of glossy porcelain and the characteristic ‘click’ of the rotary mechanism lends every room a special sense of quality.
Material: Fine porcelain, deep black high-gloss.
Design: Classic round shape with a delicate rotary knob.
Compatibility: Perfectly matched to our porcelain sockets for a harmonious overall look.
Installation: Standard flush-mounted installation for easy fitting in modern cavity wall or masonry boxes.
The switch is available in a wide range of technical versions:
Two-way switch: The standard solution for controlling a light source from one or two locations (e.g. in a hallway or bedroom).
Cross-over switch: Ideal for large rooms or stairwells where you wish to control the lighting from three or more locations.
Series switch: With two circuits in a single housing, you can conveniently control two separate groups of lights independently of one another.
Blind switch: Specially designed for the convenient control of roller shutters and blinds, featuring a matching retro look
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Product details and dimensions
- Available in various technical versions
Without cover frames – these must be ordered separately.
General product information
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Rotary switches are a relic from earlier times. But they are now available again, also as a variant for today's standard flush-mounted installation. With rotary switches, switching on the light becomes a conscious act of switching on the light again - with a small audible "click".
The COLONIAL porcelain switch system is manufactured in Spain by the long-established manufacturer FONTINI, whose products we distribute in Germany. Porcelain has always been a popular material in electrical engineering: porcelain has a crystal-clear aesthetic, a pleasant feel and particularly good insulating properties.
Specific product information
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Designs - switches and push-buttons
The rotary switches are available with different functionalities:- On-off switch - if you only want to switch one light source
- Two-way switch - if you want to switch a light source from one or two positions
- Intermediate switch - if you want to switch a light source from a third position
- Series switch - if you want to operate two light sources with just one switch (one after the other)
Pushbuttons are generally used when operation is required from at least 3 points, e.g. in stairwells or lengthy corridors. In contrast to intermediate switches, this installation requires a impulse switch (relay), but the wiring and design of the light switches is simpler. A staircase light timer (time relay) can also be used instead of the impulse relay.
Materials and surfaces
Base plate
The softly moulded base plate of the switches, on which the rotary knob is placed, is made of white or black porcelain.
Rotary knobs
The rotary knobs in various shapes are made of white or black porcelain, alternatively of honey-coloured lacquered or dark patinated beech wood.
Cover frames
The porcelain - coverings in white or black porcelain are available as single, double or triple frames. The beech wood cover frames are available in 3 different surface finishes. They are available as single, double, triple and quadruple frames.
Designs - sockets
We offer sockets from the COLONIAL series in 2 designs:As a German Schuko socket or as a socket with centre contact for the French electrical system (F), both in the following versions:
- as a socket made of white or black Duroplast
- as a socket made of white or black porcelain
Design - surface mounting
If you want to use the switches in the COLONIAL series for surface mounting, a (rust-coloured painted or galvanised) double junction box is provided to match our GARBY series pipe system.VDE certification
All switches and sockets in this series comply with the standards required in Germany. They fulfil the strict VDE safety regulations.Cover frame
All switches, sockets, dimmers and junction boxes can be ordered as so-called inserts and the desired cover frames can be ordered separately. This allows you to freely combine and arrange switches and sockets.Please note that separate individual frames with square cut-outs are provided for the thermostats.
The distances of the multiple covers correspond to the standard distances of 71 mm. They can be used with existing installations without any problems.
Mounting and care
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Mounting instructions
All inserts are supplied on mounting plates so that they can be fitted to standard flush-mounted boxes.We would like to point out that all installation work on electrical installations must be carried out by a specialist. We accept no liability for damage caused by improper mounting.
