Light switch

[medcrap]

Hi all,
i intend replacing my old light switches in my house. I have a 2 gang light switch wich operates single lights. what do you call this type of switch?
also i have a 2 gang switch, 1 is a 2 way and the other is for a single light, again what do i look for to order a replacement?
lastly if i want to replace with modern chrome switches or the like, do i need to earth the switch plate,

 

[Mark.W]

I would just get 2 x 2 gang 2 way switches! makes life easier.....!

Yes the faceplate and metal backbox must be earthed, this can be done by simply taking a fly lead from the faceplate to the backbox!

 

[andyb]

Yes the faceplate and metal backbox must be earthed, this can be done by simply taking a fly lead from the faceplate to the backbox!

Providing the back box is earthed.

 

[Mac]

Providing the back box is earthed.

Unless it's a dryling box

 

[andyb]

Unless it's a dryling box

Not really, the reply was that you can earth a metal switch by running a fly lead to the back box.
I pointed out that you can only do this if the back box was earthed.
So if its a plastic box it will not be earthed and you still can't do it.

 

[Mac]

Not really, the reply was that you can earth a metal switch by running a fly lead to the back box.
I pointed out that you can only do this if the back box was earthed.
So if its a plastic box it will not be earthed and you still can't do it.

My mistake