Recessed light switch - what is it called?

[John Geddes]

I am trying to find a supplier of replacement keys for some special light switches.

This is the sort sometimes found in schools, where the rocker switch is set back, with the front plate having a vertical slot in it. Authorised users use a blade-like key (flat metal key, forked at the end) to turn lights on and off.

Can anyone tell me what these switches are called? (I've tried all manner of terms on Google, but have come up with nothing) Or, even better, does anyone know where I can source the keys?

John Geddes Derbyshire

[Tony Bryer]

Never let me be accused of living in the past! I hope it's right now: I never noticed as the taskbar clock was right

[Tony Bryer]

That didn't fix it: hopefully this is right

[Christian McArdle]

part number K4898 WHI.

You might have difficulty sourcing the key without the switch, though.

Christian.

[Christian McArdle]

Tony, would you like to check your computer's time zone? It appears to be set to GMT, rather than BST, so your posts appear to be made in the future!

Christian.

[Tony Bryer]

That didn't fix it: hopefully this is right

[Tony Bryer]

Like the one pictured on

keys are listed in the MK catalogue as 3405 ZIC so should be obtainable from a good wholesaler

[Dave Plowman (News)]

They're called just key switches. Try your nearest wholesaler. At worst you'll have to buy one to get the key.

[Christian McArdle]

Yes. We had you in Paris for a moment, there!

Christian.

[Andy Wade]

The key is MK list no. 3405 ZIC and should be readily obtainable. The local branch of Newey & Eyre had them ex-stock when I needed some a few years ago.