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Moved into a new house and knew it needed electrical work. We're going to get an electrician in to take this old switch out, but does anyone know how old it is, or who it was made by? I haven't found much about it using Google, but I'm not really sure exactly what I'm looking for.

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Is it actually still in service? Hard to be exact but definitely looks like it's got PILC/esque feed in and tails running behind the board to that Henley?? If so, that's one for the DNO to sort out.
 
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Does the incoming cable at the bottom disappear down into the ground? And no other connections to the switch?

Edit: RockingIt bet me to it!
 
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Yes, it needs replacing and yes that's a job for your DNO to do and not your domestic sparks - but - isn't it nice to see something that got installed that long ago still in service and going strong?!
 
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Rockingit said:
Yes, it needs replacing and yes that's a job for your DNO to do and not your domestic sparks - but - isn't it nice to see something that got installed that long ago still in service and going strong?!
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It is indeed. Good lifespan that.
 
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Appreciate the answers! Will get on the phone to Northern Power Grid this afternoon.

Would love to keep using it for something in the house/garden, provided it isn't damaged while it's being removed. Any ideas on how it could be repurposed safely as a decorative outdoor light switch or doorbell or something?
 
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jimmyclarke01 said:
Appreciate the answers! Will get on the phone to Northern Power Grid this afternoon.

Would love to keep using it for something in the house/garden, provided it isn't damaged while it's being removed. Any ideas on how it could be repurposed safely as a decorative outdoor light switch or doorbell or something?
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Great idea. Shame to bin it. I would recommend using it at extra low voltage though.

If you don't end up using it then @Lucien will no doubt be interested for his museum.
 
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jimmyclarke01 said:
Appreciate the answers! Will get on the phone to Northern Power Grid this afternoon.

Would love to keep using it for something in the house/garden, provided it isn't damaged while it's being removed. Any ideas on how it could be repurposed safely as a decorative outdoor light switch or doorbell or something?
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You'll need to wrestle it off the DNO fitter first!! If they're happy to give it to you then any competent sparks could modify it to just be a switch
 
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jimmyclarke01 said:
Appreciate the answers! Will get on the phone to Northern Power Grid this afternoon.

Would love to keep using it for something in the house/garden, provided it isn't damaged while it's being removed. Any ideas on how it could be repurposed safely as a decorative outdoor light switch or doorbell or something?
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What are the letters on the bottom? BCED??
 
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