Hi all , have a vile 6 gang clipsal switch which I need to change trouble is the 3 5mm pins are top and bottom none on the sides , is there an alternative switch out there that I can fit .
Cheers grand
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Can't help I'm afraid, but dying to know what the top middle switch does, apart from the obvious 
Holy cow batman , I haven't seen one of those switches in over 20 year.
We used to get our Clipsal stuff from a little indy wholesalers in South London but they closed down over 10 years ago.
Try Ebay ??
We used to get our Clipsal stuff from a little indy wholesalers in South London but they closed down over 10 years ago.
Try Ebay ??
I can think of 2 options;
Install grid switches vertically
Or
Remove the machine screws from the yokes and screw through the back box with long screws
Install grid switches vertically
Or
Remove the machine screws from the yokes and screw through the back box with long screws
I would just bite the bullet and price to install a new 6 gang standard back box and fit a new 6 way grid switch
It really isn't a massive job to pull the old box out and put a new one in.
A few hours labour and the cost of a new switch.
Future proofed then for the next 50 years or so...
It really isn't a massive job to pull the old box out and put a new one in.
A few hours labour and the cost of a new switch.
Future proofed then for the next 50 years or so...
Wonder if you can get the pre-engraved switches with 'Boom' on them?
means do not turn on or top middle goes boom.
cut the red wire.....blue wire lads, blue.
Classic film.
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If you have a multicutter get that in round the sides if decor is an issue.
Slot the knockouts to get box out & new one in easier
Slot the knockouts to get box out & new one in easier
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