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KEMPS Aster K181 2-module 20 AX 1-way switch, 2-module

KEMPS ASTER Series K181

KEMPS Modular

₹185  *MRP incl. of all taxes

  • 2m 20 Ax 1 Way Switch (1 Switch)
  • K181
  • 20 A
Specifications for KEMPS ASTER Series K181
Catalogue description 2m 20 Ax 1 Way Switch (1 Switch)
Catalogue code K181
Current rating 20 A
Switching 1-way
Finishes and codes White K181 (₹185) · G.Grey K581 (₹215)
Width 2 modules
Indicator No
Box quantity 10 pieces
HSN code 85365020
Series KEMPS Modular
MRP ₹185 (incl. of all taxes)
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  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality management
  • ISI · IS 3854 CM/L-7567794 — switches
  • IS/IEC 60898-1 CM/L-2544151 — MCB
  • BIS · IS 16102 R-71026514 — LED lamps
  • BIS · IS 10322 R-71026476 — LED down lights & panels
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Fits these plate ranges

4

Also serving

2

About the KEMPS ASTER Series K181

The KEMPS ASTER Series K181 is a 2m 20 AX 1-way switch (1 switch) from the KEMPS Modular range. It is listed in the Vinayak Electricals catalogue as K181, and is manufactured at our Mumbai works.

As listed, it is rated 20 A and the switching is 1-way.

It fits 4 plate ranges — PEONY Modular Plates, ORCHID Modular Plates, DAISY Modular Plates and ASTER Modular Plates — so the same module can be specified across a project without changing the plate design in every room.

In the printed catalogue it is listed under "2M 10A & 20A & 32A ASTER SWITCHES", packed 10 pieces to a box. It is sold by the full box, not as single pieces.

Match the rating to the load

The current rating is the maximum the accessory is built to carry, not a recommendation. A geyser, an air conditioner or an oven belongs on a 16 A or 20 A circuit of its own; lights and phone chargers do not need one. If you are unsure what a circuit draws, ask the electrician doing the installation.

One module, many plate designs

This module fits every plate range listed above, so a project can standardise on one set of modules and still vary the plate design room by room. It also means a replacement years later is a catalogue code, not a hunt for a discontinued look.

Using the KEMPS ASTER Series K181

Where it is used

Geysers Air conditioners Kitchen appliances

What it pairs with

Catalogue codes to order with the KEMPS ASTER Series K181
Code Item MRP
K342 ASTER 2M plate (white) ₹110
401 VIYONA single pole MCB, 6 to 32 A ₹145

How it differs from its nearest alternatives

MRP beside its nearest alternatives

KEMPS ASTER Series K181 ₹185
KEMPS ASTER Series K171 ₹140
KEMPS ASTER Series K172 ₹268
KEMPS ORCHID Series K151 ₹169

MRP including all taxes, from the printed catalogue. "From" is the lowest code in a family. This product is the green bar.

Choosing a modular switch

Pick the switch type

Start with what the switch has to do. 1-way turns a light or fan on and off from one place. 2-way works in pairs, so a stair or corridor light can be switched from both ends. Bell push springs back when released, for a door bell. A DP switch breaks both wires and suits heavy fixed appliances. An indicator switch shows a small light when the circuit is on, which helps for a geyser you cannot see. See types of electrical switches for more.

Match the rating to the load

The rating is the most current the switch is built to carry safely. Lights, fans and small electronics sit on a 6A or 10AX switch. Heavy loads such as the geyser, air conditioner, microwave and iron need a 16A or higher-rated switch. Heavy load, higher rating 6A on a geyser

A switch that runs hot or sparks is a fault, not a quirk. Stop using it, switch off its MCB and call a licensed electrician. Our hot switch and sparking guide explains the signs.

Further reading

Goes well with

KEMPS Aster modular plate in Space Blue Metallic finish
SPACE BLUE METALLIC
KEMPS Peony modular plate in Z Black finish
Z BLACK
KEMPS Orchid modular plate in Moon White finish
MOON WHITE

ASTER Modular Plates — more from this range

KEMPS Aster modular plate in Oak Wood Texture finish
OAK WOOD TEXTURE
KEMPS Aster modular plate in Rose Gold Metallic finish
ROSE GOLD METALLIC
KEMPS Aster modular plate in Pearl White finish
PEARL WHITE

Frequently asked questions

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What is the current rating of the KEMPS ASTER Series K181?
It is rated 20 A. That is the maximum the accessory is built to carry, not a target — a geyser, air conditioner or oven belongs on a higher-rated circuit of its own, while lights and chargers do not need one.
What is the price of the KEMPS ASTER Series K181?
The MRP is ₹185, inclusive of all taxes. Dealers, distributors and electricians buy at trade rates rather than MRP — ask us for current trade pricing, or for a quotation against a bill of materials.
How is the KEMPS ASTER Series K181 different from the KEMPS ASTER Series K171?
Current rating: 20 A here, 10 A on the KEMPS ASTER Series K171; MRP: ₹185 here, ₹140 on the KEMPS ASTER Series K171. Both are in our printed catalogue, which is where these figures come from.
How many KEMPS ASTER Series K181 come in a box?
The printed catalogue packs it 10 pieces to a box. We sell by the full box, never single pieces — anyone can buy, from a homeowner to a contractor.
What do I buy with the KEMPS ASTER Series K181?
From the same catalogue: K342 ASTER 2M plate (white), ₹110; 401 VIYONA single pole MCB, 6 to 32 A, ₹145. MRPs include all taxes.
Where can I buy the KEMPS ASTER Series K181?
Through our dealer and distributor network — we manufacture and supply the trade rather than selling direct, and orders are by the full box. Send an enquiry with your city and we will point you at the nearest stockist, or apply to become a dealer yourself.

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Vinayak Electricals, KBM Compound, I-11 (K-14), Marol Maroshi Rd, near Rainbow International, Ashok Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059

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