• The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) is a highly specialized and essential component from CBI-electric: low voltage’s esteemed Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.
• Designed as a modular control element, this single-lever insert provides the critical functionality for controlling a single lighting circuit from three or more distinct locations.
• This advanced capability is indispensable for large, complex spaces where multiple points of control are required for convenience and energy efficiency.
• Meticulously engineered for seamless integration into compatible CBI grid plates, the LI664-P boasts a sleek, slimline profile and a pristine white finish that effortlessly blends into any modern interior, contributing to a clean and sophisticated wall appearance.
• A distinguishing feature, consistent with the Plastic Range, is its unique fluorescent green insert, which offers subtle illumination in low-light conditions, enhancing user convenience and safety.
• The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) embodies CBI-electric’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly, and visually appealing electrical solutions that adhere to the most stringent safety and performance standards for contemporary living and working environments.

Features

• Modular Intermediate Switching Functionality: Specifically designed as a single-lever insert to enable control of a single lighting circuit from three or more locations when used in conjunction with two-way switches.
• Standard Insert Format: Engineered to easily snap into standard apertures of CBI-electric’s 2x4 and 4x4 Plastic Range grid plates, allowing for flexible and customized wall plate configurations.
• High Current Rating (16A): Rated for 16 Amperes, ensuring robust contact and durability in its switching mechanism for typical lighting loads.
• Durable White Plastic Construction: Manufactured from high-grade, resilient white plastic, ensuring exceptional longevity, resistance to discoloration and wear, and effortless cleaning, maintaining its pristine appearance over time.
• Slimline Profile: When installed in a compatible grid plate, it maintains the thin, minimalist design aesthetic characteristic of the CBI Plastic Range, sitting flush with the wall for a modern and uncluttered appearance.
• Unique Fluorescent Insert: Features a distinctive fluorescent green indicator on the lever that absorbs ambient light and emits a subtle glow in the dark, offering clear visibility and enhanced safety in low-light environments.
• Easy Snap-in Installation: Designed for quick and straightforward tool-free installation into compatible grid plates, simplifying the setup and modification process.
• Ease of Operation: The smooth and responsive lever mechanism ensures a tactile and effortless user experience for daily switching actions, providing reliable performance.
• Aesthetically Pleasing: The crisp white finish and clean lines ensure the insert blends seamlessly with other components of the Plastic Range and diverse interior décor styles, enhancing overall visual harmony.
• Convenient Removal and Replacement: Facilitates easy removal for maintenance or future reconfigurations, allowing for simple swapping with other functional inserts without disturbing the main wiring.
• Comprehensive Safety Certifications: Part of a range that complies with a wide array of South African National Standards (SANS) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, guaranteeing reliability and safety.
• IP20 Rating Compatibility: When properly installed within a suitable grid plate and surround, it contributes to the overall IP20 rating of the assembly, protecting against solid objects larger than 12.5mm.

Benefits

• Ultimate Control from Multiple Points: The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) revolutionizes lighting control by allowing a single light or group of lights to be switched from three, four, or even more locations. This is incredibly beneficial in very long hallways, large open-plan living areas, or rooms with numerous entry points, eliminating the need to walk across a dark room to find a switch and significantly enhancing convenience and safety.
• Enhanced Safety and Convenience in Darkness: The unique fluorescent green insert on the switch lever provides a subtle, long-lasting glow in the dark. This makes the switch easily locatable even in unlit rooms or during power outages, preventing fumbling, reducing the risk of falls, and improving user confidence.
• Seamless Aesthetic Integration: With its thin slimline profile and pristine white finish, this intermediate switch insert blends effortlessly into any contemporary interior. It maintains a consistent, minimalist look with other CBI-electric accessories, contributing to a clean, sophisticated, and unobtrusive wall appearance.
• Future-Proofing and Unmatched Flexibility: As a modular insert, the LI664-P offers unparalleled adaptability. It can be easily combined with other functional inserts (like standard two-way switches, dimmers, or blank covers) on compatible grid plates. This modularity means you can adapt your wall plate to evolving control needs without needing to replace the entire wall plate, offering long-term flexibility and cost savings.
• Durable Construction for Longevity: Manufactured from high-quality, resilient plastic, the LI664-P is built to withstand the rigors of daily use. This ensures exceptional durability and consistent performance over an extended lifespan, translating into fewer replacements and greater peace of mind.
• Simplified Installation and Maintenance: Designed for straightforward snap-in installation into CBI grid plates, this insert reduces installation time and complexity. Its robust design also minimizes the need for frequent maintenance, making it a practical and cost-effective choice for both new installations and renovations.
• Assured Compliance and Peace of Mind: Adherence to multiple SANS and IEC standards provides robust assurance of the product's safety and quality. Users can have complete peace of mind knowing that the insert, as part of the CBI system, meets stringent national and international electrical safety benchmarks.
• Energy Efficiency Potential: By providing convenient control from all necessary points, users are more likely to turn off lights when leaving a space, helping to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and contribute to lower electricity bills.

In-Depth Technical Specifications

The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) is a precisely manufactured control component designed for modularity and versatile multi-point lighting control within CBI-electric: low voltage's Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.

Related Products & Accessories:
The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) is an integral part of CBI-electric: low voltage's comprehensive and modular Plastic Range Wiring Accessories, designed for seamless integration and aesthetic consistency across an entire electrical installation. Key complementary products within this range include:

• Grid Plates: The LI664-P is designed to fit into various multi-aperture grid plates, including:
  • 2x4 Grid Plates: (e.g., G000-P for 1-lever, G001-P for 2-lever, G002-P for 3-lever, G003-P for 4-lever).
  • 4x4 Grid Plates: (e.g., G004-P for 1-lever, G005-P for 2-lever, G006-P for 3-lever, G007-P for 4-lever, G008-P for 6-lever, G010-P for blank 4x4).
• Two-Way Switches: Essential for completing an intermediate switching circuit (e.g., CBi Light Switch 1 Lever 2 Way 2x4 White (L121-P) or LI660-P insert).
• Other Functional Lever Inserts: A wide variety of inserts that can be combined with the LI664-P on a single grid plate:
  • Light Switch Inserts: 1-way options (e.g., LI659-P).
  • Dimmer Switch Inserts: (e.g., LI661-P) for adjustable lighting control.
  • Bell Push Inserts: (e.g., BI661-P) for doorbell functionality.
  • Blank Switch Inserts: (e.g., LI662-P) to cover unused slots or for future expansion.
  • Indication Light Inserts: (e.g., II662-P Red) for visual status feedback.
• Switched Socket Outlets: A broad selection of power socket outlets (e.g., PS672-P, PS685USB-P, PS685USBC-P), all sharing the same design language for a unified look.
• TV & Telephone Socket Outlets and Inserts: Including RJ11, RJ45, Standard TV, and DSTV connection inserts (e.g., T1657-P, TV1663-P, TV1664-P, D1645-P), providing comprehensive connectivity solutions.
• Surrounds and Faceplates: The Plastic Range includes various surrounds that can be easily removed and replaced, available in both White and Silver Shimmer finishes (e.g., LI664C03-T for the intermediate silver shimmer insert), allowing for aesthetic consistency or future style changes.
• Surface Mount Outlet Boxes: For installations where flush mounting is not feasible, plastic surface mount boxes (e.g., OB690, OB878) are available that can house these grid plates and inserts.

This extensive modularity provides unparalleled design freedom, allowing for a fully integrated, customized, and aesthetically consistent electrical system tailored to specific needs and preferences.

Ideal Use

The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) is an indispensable solution for electrical installations that demand flexible and multi-point control over a single lighting circuit, particularly in larger or more complex spaces.

• Very Long Hallways and Corridors: Essential for controlling lighting from multiple entry points along an extended passage, ensuring convenience and safety.
• Large Open-Plan Living Areas: Ideal for controlling the main lighting in spacious rooms with multiple access points or distinct zones, allowing control from any desired location.
• Multi-Level Homes/Stairwells: Perfect for controlling lights in stairwells with more than two floors, ensuring switches are available on each landing.
• Master Bedrooms with Multiple Access Points: Can be used to control the main bedroom light from the bedroom door, bedside, and perhaps an en-suite bathroom or walk-in closet entrance.
• Commercial Buildings: Highly suitable for large offices, conference rooms, auditoriums, and public spaces where flexible lighting control from numerous points is required for functionality and energy management.
• Retail Stores and Showrooms: Allows for convenient control of general illumination from various points within the sales floor or back-of-house areas.
• Renovation and New Construction Projects: A valuable addition to modern building projects aiming to incorporate advanced and convenient lighting control into their electrical infrastructure.
• Any Area with 3+ Control Points: Applicable wherever a single light circuit needs to be toggled from three or more distinct locations.

Tips

• Professional Installation is CRITICAL: Intermediate switching wiring is more complex than standard 1-way or 2-way circuits. The CBi Intermediate Switch Insert 16A White (LI664-P) must be installed by a qualified and certified electrician. Incorrect wiring can lead to circuit malfunctions, safety hazards, or damage to components.
• Understand Intermediate Wiring: An intermediate switch is always used between two 2-way switches in a circuit. For example, a 3-way circuit requires two 2-way switches and one intermediate switch. A 4-way circuit would require two 2-way switches and two intermediate switches, and so on. Ensure your electrician understands this configuration.
• Match with Compatible Grid Plates: This insert is designed for CBI-electric's Plastic Range grid plates. Always ensure your grid plate is compatible to ensure a proper and secure snap-in fit.
• Leverage Fluorescent Indicator: For the fluorescent indicator to glow effectively in the dark, ensure it receives sufficient exposure to ambient light during the day. The material absorbs light energy and then slowly releases it as a subtle glow when conditions are dark, making the switch easy to locate.
• Regular Cleaning and Maintenance: To preserve the pristine white finish, regularly wipe the switch insert surface with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or excessive moisture, as these can damage the plastic or compromise the electrical components.
• System Cohesion: For a truly cohesive and professional look throughout your property, consider pairing the LI664-P with other CBI-electric Plastic Range accessories (e.g., 2-way light switches, other inserts, socket outlets) that share the same design language and white finish.
• Troubleshooting: If the intermediate switching circuit does not function correctly, it is almost always due to incorrect wiring. Immediately disconnect power at the main distribution board and consult a qualified electrician for diagnosis and repair. Never attempt to repair complex electrical circuits yourself if you are not qualified.
• Load Compatibility: While the insert itself is rated for 16A, ensure that the total load of the connected lighting fixtures does not exceed the circuit breaker's rating or the capacity of any other components in the circuit.