{"product_id":"the-brass-lever-vintage-ceramic-toggle-switch","title":"The Brass Lever | Vintage Ceramic Toggle Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored buildings have a problem the modern hardware shop cannot solve. A flush plastic plate looks wrong on a brick wall, a timber panel or a tiled Victorian hall. The answer is usually the switch that was there in the first place, a ceramic body with a brass lever and a mechanism you can see working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic is a better material than it sounds. It does not discolour the way early thermoset plastic did, it takes heat without softening, and its insulation does not depend on a coating staying intact. The brass lever and the screw terminals are the period correct detail, and the action is a plain on and off rather than a dimmed ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated capacity covers lighting and most single appliances, 20 A at 125 V and 15 A at 250 V, with an electrical life beyond ten thousand operations and a working range from minus 25 to 80 degrees Celsius. Surface mounting suits walls where a back box cannot be buried, and the packs of one, five and ten exist because a restoration rarely needs a single switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sold in packs because nobody restores a single switch. A five or ten piece set covers a room, a workshop or a rental flat in one order, and the ceramic bodies do not yellow the way early plastic ones did. Surface mounting and a visible brass lever also suit brick, timber and stone far better than a flush plastic plate, which is why they keep reappearing in loft conversions, workshops and old halls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA switch is the smallest piece of hardware in a room and the one you touch most.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Ceramic body with a solid brass toggle lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Rated 20 A at 125 V and 15 A at 250 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Electrical life beyond 10,000 operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Surface mounting for brick, plaster, timber and stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Works from minus 25 to 80 degrees Celsius ambient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Single pole on and off action with visible travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ White, black and green glaze options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Packs of 1, 5 and 10 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e single pole on off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 A at 125 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 A at 250 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody material:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic with a brass lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical life:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 10,000 operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient range:\u003c\/strong\u003e minus 25 to 80 degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e surface mounted on the finished wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e white, black, green glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, 5 or 10 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e two screw terminals, isolate the circuit before fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere These Switches Belong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored houses, workshops, loft conversions and timber or brick interiors where a plastic plate would look out of place. Electricians fitting period correct hardware and owners of older properties replacing failed original switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eOnly under cover and out of driving rain. The ceramic body tolerates temperature and moisture far better than plastic, but the terminals themselves still need a dry enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it work with LED lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eYes. The switch is a mechanical contact, so it does not care what the load is as long as the current stays within the rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it fit an existing mounting box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eThe body mounts on the finished surface rather than into a recessed box, so it can usually go over an existing position once the old plate is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I wire it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eOne live in and one live out on the two screw terminals, with the circuit isolated first. If you are not certain of the wiring, have an electrician fit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the switch rated for two voltages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eThe rating is a combination of current and voltage. The contacts carry less current at 250 V than at 125 V, and both figures sit on the label so the limit is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the rated capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eThe switch is rated for 20 A at 125 V and 15 A at 250 V, which covers lighting circuits and most single appliances. Do not use it to switch a high draw load such as a water heater without checking the circuit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many switches does one pack contain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eOrdering options run from a single switch up to a ten piece set. Pick the pack size that matches the number of positions you are replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a ceramic switch safe to touch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eYes. The ceramic body is insulating and the mechanism is earthed through the mount in a correctly wired circuit. Have the circuit isolated and the work done by someone competent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which colour should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #444;\"\u003eWhite ceramic reads period correct in older houses, black suits industrial and workshop interiors, and the green glaze is the one for a restoration with original tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Hc58314e74d1344f18888997649c15c88e.webp?v=1724896387\" alt=\"Vintage ceramic toggle switch with brass lever on a wall\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/H18fee7b7d0d54291a9b2e619c4c09bbat.webp?v=1724896388\" alt=\"Vintage ceramic toggle switch with brass lever on a wall\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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