Lightswitch wiring from 4 wires to 2 wires?

[GeorgeCooke]

Surely one has to ask why a double pole switch was used initially?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, why don't you ask then?

But, from the nature of the post from our new friend, the OP, I rather suspect that he will not have any idea why.
Maybe the installer had one spare on the van, or they were cheap on eBay. There's so many possibilities. But do ask him, or do you want my mum to ask for you?

 

[Rpa07]

You have it about you tonight TTC!
Want to talk about it?

Yes, why don't you ask then?

But, from the nature of the post from our new friend, the OP, I rather suspect that he will not have any idea why.
Maybe the installer had one spare on the van, or they were cheap on eBay. There's so many possibilities. But do ask him, or do you want my mum to ask for you?