Clipsal 6 gang switch alternative

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• May 3, 2019

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Can't help I'm afraid, but dying to know what the top middle switch does, apart from the obvious

 

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• May 3, 2019

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Holy cow batman , I haven't seen one of those switches in over 20 year.
We used to get our Clipsal stuff from a little indy wholesalers in South London but they closed down over 10 years ago.

Try Ebay ??

 

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• May 3, 2019

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I can think of 2 options;

Install grid switches vertically
Or
Remove the machine screws from the yokes and screw through the back box with long screws

 

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• May 3, 2019

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I would just bite the bullet and price to install a new 6 gang standard back box and fit a new 6 way grid switch

It really isn't a massive job to pull the old box out and put a new one in.
A few hours labour and the cost of a new switch.
Future proofed then for the next 50 years or so...

 

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• May 3, 2019

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Wonder if you can get the pre-engraved switches with 'Boom' on them?

 

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• May 3, 2019

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Surely it says 'beam'.

 

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• May 3, 2019

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What’s the X marks the spot switch do ?

 

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• May 3, 2019

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Dustydazzler said:

What’s the X marks the spot switch do ?

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means do not turn on or top middle goes boom.

cut the red wire.....blue wire lads, blue.

 

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• May 3, 2019

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telectrix said:

means do not turn on or top middle goes boom.

cut the red wire.....blue wire lads, blue.

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Classic film.

 

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• May 3, 2019

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DPG said:

Classic film.

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Sorry, feeling frivolous on a Friday!

 

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• May 4, 2019

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Thanks for replys guys. Will have to change back box

 

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• May 4, 2019

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If you have a multicutter get that in round the sides if decor is an issue.
Slot the knockouts to get box out & new one in easier

 

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