• The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-P) is a robust and highly specialized component within CBI-electric: low voltage’s extensive Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.
• Meticulously engineered as a modular, two-pole switch insert, it provides a safe and reliable means of controlling higher current loads, making it ideal for specific fixed appliances or circuits that require isolation of both live and neutral conductors.
• Designed for seamless integration into compatible CBI grid plates, the II663-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 key distinguishing feature, consistent with the Plastic Range, is its unique fluorescent green insert on the switch lever, which offers subtle illumination in low-light conditions, significantly enhancing user convenience and safety.
• The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-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

• 2-Pole Switching Functionality: Provides simultaneous disconnection of both live and neutral conductors, offering enhanced safety for specific appliance circuits.
• High Current Rating (20A): Engineered to safely handle higher electrical loads up to 20 Amperes, making it suitable for appliances with greater power demands than standard lighting circuits.
• Modular Insert Design: Designed 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.
• Unique Fluorescent Insert: Features a distinctive fluorescent green indicator on the switch lever that absorbs ambient light and emits a subtle glow in the dark, offering clear visibility and enhanced safety in low-light environments.
• 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.
• 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

• Enhanced Safety for High-Load Appliances: The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-P) provides a crucial safety advantage by simultaneously disconnecting both live and neutral wires to an appliance. This ensures that no current can flow, even if there's a fault on the neutral line, offering superior protection during maintenance or in emergency situations for fixed high-power devices like certain water heaters, pumps, or larger kitchen appliances.
• Reliable Performance for Demanding Applications: With a robust 20A current rating, this switch insert is specifically designed to handle heavier electrical loads than standard 16A switches. This ensures stable and reliable operation for appliances that draw more power, preventing overheating, premature wear, and potential circuit overloads.
• Increased Visibility and User Confidence: The unique fluorescent green insert on the switch lever glows faintly in the dark, making the switch easily locatable in dimly lit utility rooms, garages, or basements. This quick visibility enhances safety and convenience, allowing users to quickly identify and operate the switch when needed.
• Seamless Aesthetic Integration: With its thin slimline profile and pristine white finish, the II663-P 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 II663-P offers unparalleled adaptability. It can be easily combined with other functional inserts (like standard light switches 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 II663-P is built to withstand the rigors of daily use and the demands of higher current applications. 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.

In-Depth Technical Specifications

The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-P) is a precisely manufactured control component designed for modularity and high-current, two-pole switching within CBI-electric: low voltage's Plastic Range Wiring Accessories.

Related Products & Accessories:
The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-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 II663-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).
• Other Functional Lever Inserts: A wide variety of inserts that can be combined with the II663-P on a single grid plate:
  • 1-Way and 2-Way Light Switch Inserts: (e.g., LI659-P for 1-way 16A, LI660-P for 2-way 16A).
  • Dimmer Switch Inserts: (e.g., LI661-P) for adjustable lighting control (requires separate dimmer module).
  • 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., LI663C03-T for the 2P 20A 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 Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-P) is an ideal solution for electrical installations that require safe, reliable, and higher-current switching capabilities for fixed appliances or circuits, particularly where two-pole isolation is mandated or preferred.

• Fixed Kitchen Appliances: Suitable for controlling appliances like ovens, dishwashers, waste disposal units, or larger microwaves that require a dedicated 20A circuit and 2-pole isolation for safety.
• Specific Water Heaters/Boilers: For smaller electric water heaters or point-of-use boilers that fall within the 20A rating and benefit from 2-pole disconnection. (Note: Larger geysers typically require 30A or higher isolators like the I130-P).
• Dedicated Circuits for High-Power Devices: Ideal for workshop tools, specific charging stations (e.g., electric vehicle slow charging points), or other fixed equipment that draws up to 20A.
• Small Air Conditioning Units: Can serve as a local isolation switch for certain smaller split-unit air conditioners.
• Pump Control: Suitable for controlling pool pumps, irrigation pumps, or other water pumps that operate on a dedicated 20A circuit.
• Utility Rooms and Service Areas: Essential for providing clearly marked and safely isolated control points for various fixed electrical equipment in utility rooms, laundries, or storage areas.
• Commercial Kitchens (Light Duty): For specific fixed appliances in smaller commercial kitchens that fit the 20A rating.
• Renovation and New Construction Projects: A valuable inclusion in modern electrical infrastructure for fixed high-load circuits, ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing future-proof electrical solutions.

Tips

• Professional Electrical Installation is MANDATORY: The CBi Switch Insert 2P 20A White (II663-P) deals with significant current and voltage. Its installation must be performed by a qualified and certified electrician. Incorrect wiring can lead to severe electrical hazards, appliance damage, or fire.
• Understand 2-Pole Switching: This switch disconnects both the live and neutral conductors. Ensure this is the correct type of isolation required for your specific appliance or circuit according to local electrical codes.
• Match Load to Rating: While the switch is rated for 20A, ensure that the actual continuous operating current of the connected appliance does not exceed this rating. Also, verify that the circuit breaker protecting this circuit is appropriately sized (e.g., 20A or less) for both the switch and the appliance.
• Match with Compatible Grid Plates: This insert is designed specifically for CBI-electric's Plastic Range grid plates. Always ensure your grid plate is compatible to ensure a proper and secure snap-in fit. Using incompatible plates may result in a loose fit or damage.
• 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 II663-P with other CBI-electric Plastic Range accessories (e.g., light switches, socket outlets, blank inserts) that share the same design language and white finish.
• Troubleshooting: If the appliance does not receive power, the switch feels hot, or you notice any unusual smells, immediately disconnect power to the circuit at the main distribution board and contact a qualified electrician for diagnosis and repair. Never attempt to repair electrical components yourself if you are not qualified.