11-02-2017, 04:04 PM
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Re: Changing a wall light switch
Originally Posted by Judd
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The following types of electrical work are non-notifiable:Replacing accessories such as socket-outlets, control switches and ceiling roses
Replacing the cable for a single circuit only, where damaged, for example, by fire, rodent or impact (1)
Re-fixing or replacing the enclosures of existing installation components (2)
Providing mechanical protection to existing fixed installations (3)
Installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotential bonding (4)
Work that is not in a special location (bath and shower rooms, gardens etc) and consists of:
- adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an existing circuit (6)
- adding socket-outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit (6)
I think some people on here would tell you that it is illegal to change a plug!
11-02-2017, 04:42 PM
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Re: Changing a wall light switch
Originally Posted by Emerald
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Having slept with an electrician for 43 years, I believe that I have acquired this skill by osmosis. In fact, not to be a show off, I installed a new immersion heater a couple of years ago for one of my sons and only needed help with forcing the Boss off the copper cylinder. I will point out that we built our own house and I was a fully-employed labourer and not allowed to plead being a 'lady' as an excuse. However, bear in mind that I am a fully qualified idiot.Just as an aside, I am looking to sleep with a Joiner (carpentry skills required) a Plumber (a new ceramic washer required on the kitchen taps) and a Roofer (so I can install a dry ridge).
11-02-2017, 04:52 PM
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Re: Changing a wall light switch
I had no idea so many people would be taking an interest in my little 'ole light switch!!After a bit of thought and having seen only the first two pages of replies, I remembered that switch had been wired in by an electrician six years ago. So........I phoned the same electrician and asked him to get in touch, but the last time I called this guy it took him two weeks to return my call!
So this morning I bought two switches - a double and a single. I then unscrewed the existing sizzling switch (after turning the lights off at the mains) and took a photo!
I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to post the flipping photo.........before deciding to have a go anyway! The wiring on the switch looked a bit strange and not the same as my DIY book which showed a pretty simple blue wire/red wire, but I took the old switch off, wired the new one in and........bingo! There was light!
So thanks one and all for your advice and concerns but it's always good to try things and succeed!
If the electrician ever gets in touch, I'll explain all to him and get his okay on my wiring jobbie!
Thanks again.
11-02-2017, 05:01 PM
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Re: Changing a wall light switch
Originally Posted by Primus1
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Lindyloo, it seems the general consensus on here is not to do it, I could do it as could several people on here , but I work with electricity and used to be an electrician, it all depends on how the switch was wired as there are several different ways to do it , it could be just a simple case of swapping 3 wires over ( plus linking the live to the common side of the other sw, I think you said it was a double sw) but as I said it depends on how it was wired in the first place, for what it would cost I would get a professional in for peace of mind, incidentally, you only have to get any new installation certified. ie installing a new socket that requires wiring, AFAIK you can change like for like so you can change a light sw or a socket that is already in place,
11-02-2017, 07:15 PM
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Re: Changing a wall light switch
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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I had no idea so many people would be taking an interest in my little 'ole light switch!! After a bit of thought and having seen only the first two pages of replies, I remembered that switch had been wired in by an electrician six years ago. So........I phoned the same electrician and asked him to get in touch, but the last time I called this guy it took him two weeks to return my call!
So this morning I bought two switches - a double and a single. I then unscrewed the existing sizzling switch (after turning the lights off at the mains) and took a photo!
I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to post the flipping photo.........before deciding to have a go anyway! The wiring on the switch looked a bit strange and not the same as my DIY book which showed a pretty simple blue wire/red wire, but I took the old switch off, wired the new one in and........bingo! There was light!
So thanks one and all for your advice and concerns but it's always good to try things and succeed!
If the electrician ever gets in touch, I'll explain all to him and get his okay on my wiring jobbie!
Thanks again.
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