Tesla Switch Mechanism | HOT/35 Double Pole 35A HOTM

Description

Tesla HOTM. HOT Double Pole 35A Switch Mechanism. White. "HOT" Engraved.

The Tesla HOTM is a double pole 35A switch mechanism with "HOT" engraved on the rocker — designed for electric hotplate, induction cooktop, and cooking appliance circuits in Australian residential and commercial kitchens. Double pole switching breaks both the active and neutral conductors simultaneously, which is the mandatory switching requirement for cooking appliance circuits under Australian wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000). Rated 35A, accommodates 6mm² cable. Compatible with Tesla and Clipsal Brand Grid Plates. White bakelite body. Sold individually.

• Tesla — HOTM HOT Double Pole 35A Switch Mechanism
• "HOT" engraved on rocker — clear circuit identification
• Double pole (2 pole) — switches both active and neutral simultaneously
• 35A rated — suits high-current cooking appliance circuits
• 250V AC
• Accommodates 6mm² cable
• Rocker type — latching
• Horizontal and vertical mount
• Compatible with Tesla and Clipsal Brand Grid Plates
• White bakelite body
• Also available in black (HOTM/BLK)
• Suitable for residential and commercial environments
• Sold individually

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Why the Tesla HOTM Requires Double Pole Switching at 35A

Electric hotplates, induction cooktops, and cooking appliances are among the highest current draw appliances in Australian residential and commercial kitchens — typically requiring a dedicated 35A circuit with 6mm² conductors. Australian wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) mandate double pole switching for cooking appliance circuits — meaning the switch must break both the active and the neutral conductor simultaneously when operated. This ensures that the appliance is completely isolated from the supply when switched off, regardless of supply polarity, providing a safe and compliant isolation point at the wall.

The HOTM is the correctly specified mechanism for this application — 2 pole, 35A, with the cable accommodation to suit the 6mm² conductors required on a 35A circuit. The "HOT" engraving on the rocker clearly identifies the mechanism as the cooking appliance switch at the plate, which is important in kitchen installations where the cooking circuit switch is often in a multi-gang plate alongside lighting and exhaust fan controls.

The HOTM is available in white (HOTM) and black (HOTM/BLK) to suit the plate finish of the installation. The heavy-duty double pole construction is purpose-built for the switching loads associated with high-current heating elements in cooking appliances — the 35A rating covers the full range of standard Australian single phase electric cooking appliances.

Q: Why does the HOTM need to be double pole?
A: Australian wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) require double pole switching for cooking appliance circuits — the switch must break both the active and neutral conductors simultaneously. A single pole switch that only breaks the active conductor would leave the neutral energised when the switch is off, which is non-compliant and potentially unsafe for a cooking appliance application. The HOTM switches both conductors, providing complete isolation.

Q: What is the difference between the HOTM (35A) and standard 16A engraved mechanisms?
A: The HOTM is a 2-pole, 35A mechanism designed specifically for high-current cooking appliance circuits using 6mm² cable. Standard 16A engraved mechanisms (FANM, HEATM, LIGHTM etc.) are single pole, 16A, and suit standard lighting and low-current circuits using 1.5mm² or 2.5mm² cable. The HOTM is a heavy-duty specialised mechanism — it cannot be substituted with a standard 16A mechanism on a 35A cooking circuit.

Q: Can the HOTM be used for circuits other than cooking appliances?
A: The HOTM is rated 2 pole, 35A, 250V AC — it is suitable for any double pole switching application requiring up to 35A. However its primary and most common application is electric cooking appliance circuits where double pole switching at 35A is the standard specification.

Warranty

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