Vimar Idea Interchangeable 1-Module Button, Thermoplastic, Matt
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Overview
The Vimar Idea 16971 is a family of interchangeable 1-module buttons in plastic for Vimar Idea simple push-button and rocker push-button assemblies. It is the visible front button rather than the electrical mechanism, so it is used when a worn cap needs replacing, when a panel finish needs to be matched again, or when the switch legend on an existing installation needs to be corrected. The range comes in grey or white, with matte untreated thermoplastic surfaces and color references that include grey RAL 7015 and white RAL 9001.
On a boat, this type of spare part makes sense where the vessel already uses Vimar Idea switchgear in the cabin, helm console, or service panel. Matching the legend matters here because some versions are made for simple push-button layouts, while others are made for rocker push-button layouts, so the front symbol needs to match the way the circuit is actually operated on board.
Key features
- Interchangeable 1-module front button for the Vimar Idea range
- Thermoplastic construction with an untreated matte surface
- Available in grey and white to match existing switchgear finish
- Grey versions correspond to RAL 7015, white versions correspond to RAL 9001
- Legend options across the range include Arrows, ON/OFF, General, Regulation, and name-plate formats
- Includes versions for simple push-button use and versions for rocker push-button use
Variants
This range changes mainly by finish and front legend. Available finishes are Grey and White, and the listed legend options include Arrows, ON/OFF, General, Regulation, Regulation Arrows, 1 Name-plate, and 2 Name-Plates.
The button style also changes across the range. General and 1 Name-plate versions are used with simple push-button layouts, while Arrows, ON/OFF, Regulation, 2 Name-Plates, and the listed Regulation Arrows version are used with rocker push-button layouts. Before ordering, match the symbol, color, and button style to the mechanism already installed on the boat.
Compatibility and fit
This part suits installations already built around Vimar Idea 1-module controls. It does not replace the switch or push-button mechanism behind the face, so the existing insert, support frame, and cover plate still need to match. For marine refits, that means checking the current Vimar Idea hardware before ordering rather than choosing by color alone.
Because this is a front button cap, water resistance and overall panel protection depend on the complete assembly and where it is mounted. It is a practical match for protected interior locations such as cabins, enclosed helms, and service panels where Vimar Idea switchgear is already in use.
Installation and setup
Replacement starts with identifying the correct Idea mechanism already on the panel, then matching the front button by symbol, color, and operating style. Name-plate versions are useful where onboard labeling matters more than a printed symbol, such as custom accessory circuits or refitted service panels.
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