UK Light Switch Screw Spacing

[vladfi]

I live in the UK and have a switch box that I'd like to replace, but it seems to have non-standard screws, closer to the center than what I can find online. I'd like to know what standard this is so I can search for the right thing. Thanks!

 

[James]

It is some form of grid switch.
the screws just hold the front cover on.
underneath will be a standard back box.

 

[vladfi]

It is some form of grid switch.
the screws just hold the front cover on.
underneath will be a standard back box.

Ah that's perfect, thanks for identifying it. From what I've just read that means I can replace the individual switches, which is what I wanted to do anyways.

 

[James]

you need to identify the manufacturer, if you are lucky it might be on the back of the cover plate, but if not it will be printed on the back of the switch modules.

modules are not interchangeable between different manufacturers.

STAY SAFE AND TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REMOVING COVER.