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Sockets and Switches for Kitchens — What to Con...

Kitchens place extra demands on sockets and switches — from appliance load to moisture and finish durability. Here's what to plan for.

Sockets and Switches for Kitchens — What to Con...

Kitchens place extra demands on sockets and switches — from appliance load to moisture and finish durability. Here's what to plan for.

What is a Fused Spur?

A fused spur provides a fixed, fused connection to an appliance rather than a plug-in socket, and can be switched or unswitched.

What is a Fused Spur?

A fused spur provides a fixed, fused connection to an appliance rather than a plug-in socket, and can be switched or unswitched.

What is a Grid Plate?

A grid plate is a single faceplate that holds several switch, socket or dimmer modules together under one plate, instead of each function needing its own plate.

What is a Grid Plate?

A grid plate is a single faceplate that holds several switch, socket or dimmer modules together under one plate, instead of each function needing its own plate.

Antique Brass vs Solid Brass — What's the Diffe...

Antique brass is a plated finish made to look aged from the start; solid brass is unlacquered and ages naturally. Here's how to choose between them.

Antique Brass vs Solid Brass — What's the Diffe...

Antique brass is a plated finish made to look aged from the start; solid brass is unlacquered and ages naturally. Here's how to choose between them.

Brushed vs Polished Chrome Sockets and Switches...

Brushed chrome is a soft, matt finish; polished chrome is bright and mirror-like. Here's how they compare and how to decide which suits your room.

Brushed vs Polished Chrome Sockets and Switches...

Brushed chrome is a soft, matt finish; polished chrome is bright and mirror-like. Here's how they compare and how to decide which suits your room.

Satin vs Brushed Chrome Sockets and Switches — ...

Satin chrome and brushed chrome are the same finish — a matt, low-glare surface. Here's how they compare to polished chrome and which to choose.

Satin vs Brushed Chrome Sockets and Switches — ...

Satin chrome and brushed chrome are the same finish — a matt, low-glare surface. Here's how they compare to polished chrome and which to choose.