What is a cooker switch?

A cooker switch is a 45 amp double pole switch. In the UK they are red plastic switches. There are a few variations of cooker switches available, depending on your requirements. Strictly speaking they are able to be used for any type of 45 amp switching, but are often called cooker switches or cooker outlets. 

A cooker switch with socket

Frequently installed in kitchens, this type of switch has the 45 amp switch on one side of the plate, and a 13 amp socket on the other side. The plates are double plates, installed horizontally. This kind of cooker switch is useful when space is a premium. 

Single 45 amp cooker switch

These are single switch plates with one red rocker switch which controls a 45 amp double pole switch, suitable for switching cookers and hobs, but also able to be used elsewhere, for instance for an electric shower. 

Vertical 45 amp double switch

This is a 45 amp double pole switch fitted to a double switch plates. These tend to be installed in older electrical installations. They are fitted to a double back box, but installed vertically rather than horizontally, as the switch with socket is installed.

Can you get cooker sockets in different finishes

Yes, you can get cooker socket in a huge variety of finishes. In fact every range we sell has these three types of cooker sockets within the range.