You may find answers to your questions below. Alternatively, feel free to contact us.
Country of Origin
Classic Electric Switch Co. proudly manufacture Australian Made Products
Switchgear
Classic Electric Switch Co. use quality Australian Made parts in the manufacture of our switches and accessories with some parts sourced overseas.
Care / Maintenance
Do not use Chemical or Abrasive cleaners on the brass surfaces. The lacquered surface should be wiped with a soft cloth and we recommend the occasional application of a pure non-abrasive polish such as Mr Sheen.
Repolishing / Relacquering
Classic Electric Switch Co are happy to repolish and relacquer any covers for a small fee or use the following D.I.Y. method of re-finishing
1. Remove covers from switches, they are legal and safe with the covers removed it is not necessary to turn the power off.
2. Remove old lacquer with thinners or acetone applied with a soft cloth.
3. Polish with brass/metal polish
4. Apply a clear metal lacquer which is available in spray packs.
Polished Brass (PB)
The solid brass covers are polished and coated with a gloss clear lacquer.
Matt finish is now available, add M to code
Antique Brass (AB)
The solid brass covers have been chemically darkened and then relieved so the brass shows through as brass highlights and coated with a gloss clear lacquer.
Matt finish is now available, add M to code
Florentine Bronze (FB)
The solid copper covers have been chemically darkened and then relieved so the copper shows through as copper highlights and coated with a gloss clear lacquer.
Matt finish is now available, add M to code
Black Bronze (BB)
Solid brass covers have been chemically darkened to Black – NO brass highlights and coated with a gloss clear lacquer.
Matt finish is now available, add M to code
Non Relieved Bronze (FB)
The solid copper covers have been chemically darkened to a rich brown colour – there are no copper highlights.
Matt finish is now available, add M to code
Chrome (CH)
The solid brass covers have been chrome plated.
Satin Chrome (SAT)
The solid brass covers have been chrome plated with a satin finish.
2 Way Switches
2 WAY SWITCH = 1 Switch to 1 Light OR 2 Switches to 1 Light.
Intermediate Switches
INTERMEDIATE = 3 switches to 1 light. Intermediate switches are used when 3 switches are required to control 1 light. To do this you need 2×2 WAY switch and 1x INTERMEDIATE switch.
Dimmer / Fan Controls
We supply the Trader Dimpala Eclipse Universal Dimmer mechanism, optimised for LED loads, this dimmer requires an on / off switch
We supply the Trader MEFC2 3 speed fan control which has an in built on/off switch and a capacitor unit
Mounting Blocks
Pine mounting blocks are made from plantation timber.Cedar mounting blocks are now made from veneered MDF.The Classic Range now comes standard with pre-drilled mounting holes and mounting hardware to fix to standard wall boxes and plates. These blocks can also be supplied without any pre-drilled holes if required.
Colour Brochure
Is available to download from this website or you can contact us to have a brochure posted to you.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available for our products
Please note our components are NOT suitable for use with our competitors products.
Reseller Application
If you would like to set up a new account with Classic Electric Switch Co. please email us details of your business and we can forward a Credit Application to be completed and returned, once approved we will set up your account