Spacer plate for light switch?

[Mike Tomlinson]

Went to fit a dimmer switch to replace an existing lightswitch, but the backbox is too shallow to take the bulk of the dimmer. Just redecorated so chopping out and replacing the backbox isn't an option.

Is there such a thing as a spacer which could be placed between the switch and the wall to give a bit more clearance? It would only need to be a few mm thick.

Of course, longer fixing screws would be needed.

Had a google with no luck.

[Bob Eager]

Yes, there are. Go to cpc.co.uk, for example, and search for 'panel frame'.

Best thing is to go to a good electrical distributor (e.g. TLC or CEF) near you, and ask. Preferably get one made by the same manufacturer as the switch, as it'll look better and fit properly.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Think they're called a mounting frame - but not all makers do them. Or perhaps not all wholesalers stock them - try a small local one rather than TLC etc.

But if it is only one, you can fit a deeper box without damage to the decoration - it just requires a lot of care/time.

[Owain]

can also get them in wood or wood effect if that would be more decorative think I've seen those in B&Q.

Owain

[John Rumm]

CPC have them in 10mm which may be better for a light switch:

[Mike Tomlinson]

In article , Mike Tomlinson writes

Cheers Bob, Owain and John.

The InternetSwitchStore seems a bit confused about backboxes and pattresses. If I could get the part linked to:

a light-coloured wood, that would be perfect, for example the single- gang version of:

what is shown for single gang is different:

'll drop them a line in the morning.

Otherwise, the CPC item linked to, PL08924, looks like it'll do the job.

Many thanks again.

[mazboss1]

Thank you Bob Eager, went on

and found the 2cm thick switch mounting frame.