Do these types of switches exist?

[JLeague]

Went to see an friend who is had some electrical work done and he had a 2 gang back box fitted with 4 swicthes but only two are operational. After happily having my electrical work done you now appreciate electrics more.

One switch operates as a two way switch and the other operates the outdoor lights. He said there doesnt exist a 2 switch that fits into a 2 gang box so had to fit a 4 swicth face plate.

And he had a similar fitting elswhere - a 4 way switch but only 3 are operational again into a 2gang back box.

 

[James]

Can be made up using this.

MK Logic Plus Grid System

www.tlc-direct.co.uk

just use blank in the spare hole.

 

[loz2754]

Or Click minigrid switches.
2 of these:

20A 2 Way Switch Module Polar White

For use with the Minigrid range

www.cef.co.uk

1 of these:

2 Gang 4 Module (2+2) Minigrid Front Plate White

Suitable for use with standard Euro Module inserts

www.cef.co.uk

 

[Avo Mk8]

If he doesn't mind push-button type switches (same as rotary dimmer knob, but just a push switch), Varilight do a double plate with two holes, which can be fitted with two push switches:

6 Amp Switch Only Module (2 way) for Dimmers - Push-On/Off | Varilight (MH0)

www.tlc-direct.co.uk

2 Gang Dimmer Plate Kit (Twin Plate) - Premium White | Varilight (WDQD2S)

www.tlc-direct.co.uk

Also for the other situation, you can get 3 switches on a double plate.

3 Gang 2 Way Light Switch (Twin Plate) - Premium White | Varilight (XDQ93S)

www.tlc-direct.co.uk