Clipsal 6 gang switch alternative

[grandfortune]

Hi all , have a vile 6 gang clipsal switch which I need to change trouble is the 3 5mm pins are top and bottom none on the sides , is there an alternative switch out there that I can fit .
Cheers grand

 

[Andy78]

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

 

[Dustydazzler]

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 ??

 

[Charlie_]

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

 

[Dustydazzler]

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...

 

[DPG]

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

 

[freddo]

Surely it says 'beam'.

 

[Dustydazzler]

What’s the X marks the spot switch do ?

 

[telectrix]

What’s the X marks the spot switch do ?

means do not turn on or top middle goes boom.

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

 

[DPG]

means do not turn on or top middle goes boom.

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

Classic film.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Classic film.

Sorry, feeling frivolous on a Friday!

 

[grandfortune]

Thanks for replys guys. Will have to change back box

 

[Charlie_]

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