Cutting-edge Design
Cutting-edge Design | Electrical Switches | Electrical | Duff
Experience the next generation of control with HEP’s cutting-edge design collection in Duff, where sleek aesthetics meet uncompromising performance. Our precision-engineered electrical switches are crafted from premium materials, featuring whisper-quiet operation, intuitive tactile feedback, and customizable faceplates that seamlessly complement any modern interior. From smart dimming to rapid on-off actuation, every detail is optimized to elevate convenience, safety, and energy efficiency.
Discover how effortless it is to tailor ambience, automate routines, and integrate with your preferred smart-home ecosystem—all while enjoying the confidence of rigorous testing and industry-leading certifications. Whether you’re upgrading a single room or specifying an entire development, HEP’s commitment to innovation ensures that these electrical switches deliver reliability you can feel and design you’ll love, now and for years to come.
FAQs
What makes Duff’s electrical switches “cutting-edge” compared with standard switches?
Duff switches combine advanced touch- and gesture-sensing technology with premium solid-state relay outputs, eliminating mechanical wear and arcing. An onboard micro-controller continuously monitors load, temperature, and line voltage, enabling self-diagnostics and firmware updates over the air. Integrated RGB status LEDs allow visual feedback, while the low-profile design uses modular faceplates that snap on magnetically for a seamless, contemporary look.
Are Duff switches compatible with smart-home and building-automation platforms?
Yes. All current Duff switch models include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Zigbee radios, allowing native pairing with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and most Zigbee hubs. An open RESTful API and support for MQTT make them easy to integrate with Home Assistant, KNX, Crestron, and other professional automation systems. If you prefer a non-connected setup, the radios can be disabled in the app or via a hardware dip switch for privacy.
What safety protections are built into Duff’s switches?
Duff switches carry CE, RoHS, and UL certifications. They feature over-current, over-voltage, and over-temperature protection that automatically disconnects the load in fault conditions. A fire-retardant PC-V0 enclosure, internal thermal fuse, and surge suppression up to 4 kV provide additional safeguards. Child-safe tamper shutters are standard on combined switch-socket models.
How difficult is the installation, and do I need a licensed electrician?
Duff switches fit standard 86 mm square or US single-gang wall boxes and use the same two-wire or three-wire connections as traditional switches. If you are replacing an existing switch and are comfortable working with household wiring, installation typically takes under ten minutes. However, local regulations in many regions—including Duff’s warranty terms—require a licensed electrician for mains-voltage work, so professional installation is strongly recommended.
What design options, materials, and finishes can I choose from?
The core switch body is injection-moulded polycarbonate, but front plates are available in brushed stainless steel, anodized aluminium, tempered glass, and sustainably sourced bamboo. Color choices range from matte black and snow white to champagne gold and graphite. Capacitive symbols and LED indicator brightness can be customised in the mobile app, letting you match lighting scenes or corporate branding.
Do Duff switches come with a warranty, and how reliable are they long term?
All Duff switches include a 5-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and software updates. Solid-state components are rated for over one million switching cycles, far exceeding the 40–60 k cycle life of mechanical switches. Field data from commercial installations shows a failure rate below 0.2 % over four years, thanks to conformal-coated PCBs, gold-plated connectors, and continuous firmware improvements delivered via Duff Cloud.