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Doing an CR on a very old period property with some very expensive original features. It has been rewired around 10 years ago but they have reused the old original switches, some of which I believe to me 70-80 years old!

A few of the switches are clearly arcing when moved so C1 noted.

What about the others that are (or appear to be) functioning ok?

These switches are pretty special but Im not prepared to put them as acceptable. A basic toggle switch won't cut it in terms of replacing them so bespoke switches likely to cost a few bob.

Replacing them is going to be a real mess/expense.

Thoughts?

Im inclined to have them down as C2.
 
Yeah its the type that are held on by the threaded ring around the toggle only...

In that case I would take them out, clean them up and insert new flash cards (they were supposed to be fitted at the time but its one of those things 'back in the day' sparks never did....like bonding ;) ) and they'll be fine.

I've been taking loads out lately and in most cases (some had lost their spring/ holding action etc) I saw no reason why they could not remain in service


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These type?
 
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