BG Electrical Outdoor Double Switch with LED Indicator, Weatherproof, Grey, Nexus Storm, 2-Way, 20A, IP66 Rated, WP42

A perfectly fine waterproof switch from BG.The switch comes with 4 screws, 4 screw caps, and 4 black rubber bungs to place over your wall fixing holes. (Photo). If you fix it with dome headed screws, you will have less chance of cracking the back plate.The switch itself is a 2 way single pole switch, with a current rating of 20amps.All that means is that you either have continuity between COM and WAY 1 or COM and WAY 2, depending on which way the switch is.The neon indicator lamp, isn't fixed, so you can move it to either WAY 1 or WAY 2, depending on how your circuit is wired. (Photo).The back box has a good internal depth of 37mm. There is a knockout on each side, with one side having 2 knockouts. There is also a knockout in the centre of the back.Knockouts are 20mm but can be easily enlarged to 25mm.The actual electrical switch is a half sized unit, and would be easy to replace. There is a rubber membrane between the main switch that you press, and the electrical switch. (Photo).The switch has a nice satisfying click in use.When you fix it to your wall, do not forget to drill a small drain hole at the base of the back box unit.They are clearly marked 'DRAIN'. You only need to drill one, which will allow any condensation to drain out.Overall, this is a very well priced IP66 switch, that works well in use.I hope you found this review helpful.

Great price

Purchased as it was the same model as the item needing replacement which was one of 7 switches fitted to an outbuilding 3 1/2 years ago. Should have lasted longer but the physical switching component failed. All other switches still working correctly. Instructions a bit better than most. Not the easiest of units to remove the rear plastic segment that takes the wires through. Wiring into existing wiring easy as it was a direct replacement.

Installed next to my hot tub to control the lights around it. Slightly unconventional install as I'm running a Shelly Plus i4 and Home Assistant to switch some smart bulbs and a WLED strip above the tub, but it works perfectly.The new design is significant'y better than the previous version as there's no longer any chance of stripping the screws if/when they start to rust. A quarter turn of the large plastic retainers and it's locked perfectly.My only wish would be if BG/Masterplug would make a 2 gang version of the outdoor retractive switch. Sure, you could potentially modify this one with a couple of springs but I'd prefer not to start hacking electrical devices (especially ones that are going to live outdoors).

2 way single switched robust and suitable to all of my external electrical applications

Excellent quality. I first tried a switch from a certain other well-known brand that was absolute rubbish. Flexed when screwed onto the wall and then the screw holes snapped.Bought this as a replacement and couldn't be happier with it. Solid plastic that's rigid but still doesn't feel brittle. Has now been installed for around 9 months, survived happily in the rain. When I installed it I was quite liberal with my application of sealant - I put it essentially all over the back, and then sealed round to finish once it was on the wall.Connections were easy enough to make. Didn't bother with the light as as far as I've read it relies on a small amount of current passing through the incandesent bulb (no neutral present). I'm using CFL so it didn't work. Obviously I didn't want to use the earth for it because of the RCD. No great loss!

Not the best product doesn't come with any rubber glands for wire seal

Works great