Replacing light switches

Question

I want to replace my cheap plastic light switches for metal ones. Do I need an electrician or can I do this myself?

James · Accepted Answer

Might be wise to hire an electrician. With it being metal you need to make sure there is an earth at the switch to earth the metal plate. You could do this but it would be advisable to hire an electrician.

Simon · Answer

Whilst carrying out EICR inspections we come across so many installations where Class 1 (metal) equipment has been installed in place of the plastic furniture & not correctly earthed making it a potential bazaars. If you don’t know what your doing,  you could  be creating an issue!

Amin · Answer

Best is to done the job by electrician or if you have experience make sure that the switch is connected to the earth bonding

Leon · Answer

This is none notifiable work unless in a bathroom this means if you feel competent you can change them apart from in special areas ie the bathroom 
Check with your local building control if your unsure

Grzegorz · Answer

Good morning
Best practise is to get qualified electrician to deal with all aspects of electrical work.
It can be danger to non electrician to get involved with electrical instalation.

Darren · Answer

Hi, I would advise getting a electrictrian to advise/install these for you as metal clad switchs/sockets  need to be earthed.

Gregor · Answer

If you don't have any knowledge of electronics.  Do not try this yourself  . Not because of shock.  Purely because you can mix things up and lights will work other lights . . A genuine nightmare for an electrician to sort out 😀

Paul · Answer

If your no competent on what your doing then get a electrician in as if you don’t understand unidentifiable switching lives you gonna end up with messed up wiring ⚡️⚡️

Get a spark in to carry out the job correctly 👍🏻

Mariusz · Answer

Unless you have previous electrical experience, you should always hire a licensed electrician to complete any electrical work, including installing or replacing a light switch.

Huston · Answer

You'd be advised to get an electrician to do the work, because the metal switches may have to be electrically bonded to the earthing system of the lighting circuit.

Replacing light switches

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