AMK® 1 gang 16mm surface pattress Box shallow white Single Switch BackBox Crafted from durable Bakelite thermoset plastic, this suits light switches.

ULTRA SLIM 16MM SHALLOW DEPTH: Engineered with a sleek sixteen millimetre low-profile projection that sits discreetly against interior walls. It is the ideal surface mount back box for single light switches, coaxial plates, and blanking covers. MESS FREE SURFACE MOUNTING: Install new single electrical switch points quickly without the dust and disruption of chasing into solid brick or concrete walls. Simply screw the pattress box directly onto plaster, masonry, or timber surfaces. TOUGH BAKELITE CONSTRUCTION: Manufactured from high-grade, heat-resistant white Bakelite thermoset material that actively resists scratching, cracking, and yellowing. Built to deliver dependable protection in busy domestic and trade environments. CONVENIENT CABLE KNOCKOUTS: Designed with easy-to-remove entry knockouts for feeding surface mini-trunking, round conduit, or rear wall lighting cables neatly into the box. Achieve a tidy, professional wiring layout with minimal effort on site. SECURE WOBBLE FREE FIXING: Equipped with sturdy internal brass-threaded mounting lugs that grip standard M3.5 faceplate screws tightly. Your single light switches and data outlets stay rock-solid on the wall without shifting during daily use. CERTIFIED BS 60670-1 SAFETY: Rigorously tested to comply with strict BS 60670-1 British electrical standards and IP20 ingress protection. Rated for reliable indoor operation across ambient temperatures from minus 5 to 40 degrees Celsius. PROTECTIVE WIRING ENCLOSURE: Keeps your live lighting conductors and terminal connections safely enclosed inside an insulated housing. It eliminates exposed cabling while providing a clean, organised space for straightforward wire terminations. STANDARD 86X86MM FOOTPRINT: Precisely proportioned at 86mm wide by 86mm high to accept any standard British 1 gang wiring accessory. Enjoy seamless compatibility with single rocker switches, intermediate switches, and TV aerial faceplates. VERSATILE HOME AND TRADE USE: The go-to shallow surface back box for extending lighting controls into garages, garden sheds, lofts, utility rooms, and workshops. Ideal where solid walls or thin partitions prevent flush-mounted back boxes. EFFORTLESS LIKE FOR LIKE SWAP: Quickly replace cracked, yellowed, or broken 16mm surface pattress boxes without altering your existing wiring. A reliable, cost-effective hardware staple for professional electricians, landlords, and home DIYers.