In the middle of decorating the hallway, and I've just noticed that the lightswitch for the stairs light is four-wire, since there's three switches controlling the same light.
Trouble is, I want to replace all the switches with old-styley brass toggle ones. In fact, I _have_ replaced all the others... And the ones I've got are only three-wire.
So. Anybody know of any similar 4-wire switches?
Ta!
You need Volex part number VX1130RBB 1 gang intermediate toggle switch brushed brass round edge.
Colin Bignell
TLC's Victorian Brass range looks fairly similar and has an intermediate toggle switch
Other options polished brass flat plate
That's _precisely_ it... Ta.
Now the hunt starts for somebody to sell me one...
Thanks - I found that after the initial post - it's a Varilight switch available in a stack of places. Some pics make the Victorian brass look similar to the brushed, others make it look very different. Varilight also do a brushed range, but no intermediate in that...
It's my back-up option if I can't find the Volex that Nightjar pointed me to.
Volex isn't - or rather wasn't once - exclusive to Screwfix. So it's just a question of checking with your local wholesalers. But they are a UK company, so they might even help out direct.
City Electrical Factors are Volex stockists. If your nearest branch doesn't have it in stock (it would surprise me if they have), they should be able to order it for you.
Colin Bignell
It's a 30-mile round trip to the nearest CEF - so I was hoping to find one online. If I can't, then I'll have a chat with the local DIY shop, see if they can order me one in.
Well, Screwfix certainly don't.
FFS.
It is always nice to see an optimist in the DIY ranks.
Colin Bignell
Tried Ebay?
Yep. Sent messages to a couple of eBay sellers who list similar-but-not- quite, too.
Well take a picnic. Make a day of it. Who knows, there might be a brass band playing in the park.
Bill
Yes, you could get an 'orse and ride him in.
Bill
B-)
I was thinking 30 miles just about gets me to the nearest CEF let alone back again...
CEF do have a website and they list the one required but they don't appear to have a web shop. I think they deliver for free but I'd expect 30 miles to be outside that area. Worth a phone call?
Well, quite. I think people from there come here for a nice day out, not vice-versa. People from round these parts have been known to come out in hives at the thought of The Big City.
I'm heading to town tomorrow anyway, so will just stop by.
And CEF's initial response was "Oh, Volex are really difficult to deal with. It's probably Screwfix only."
CEF are a waste of space, even when dealing with trade customers.
Call your local wholesalers and see who stocks volex. They will be able to order the switch for you. Sure they will want money up front but it can be done via a credit card, but for such a small order expect a week or two wait.
We shall see. They say they're going to investigate and try to order one for me.
If all else fails I order one for you one and post it to you. Assuming my wholesaler still stocks Volex (it's not a popular brand).
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