We've got a double light switch by the back door, one switch does the light in that room, the other one does the outside lights.
I'd like to replace it with one where the 'outside light' switch is protected, basically so it doesn't/can't get switched off accidentally, but it can be switched off if necessary. I know I could just put a bit of tape over it, but I'd something a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
So, I know what I want, cos I've seen similar in offices and stuff, but I don't know what to search for. Someone on here is bound to know...
Emergency light switch - the one with the little key?
If you search for grid switches that would probably be the easiest option, a 2 gang yoke and face plate with a normal switch and a key switch fitted
Just to add think it will need to be a grid switch with a Key one side and normal switch the other and a face plate like this;
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-grid-plus-2-module-grid-faceplate-white/84716
You'll probably need to make up a switch using a modular system and include an emergency lighting test switch.
Click Deco are my favourite modular switch. They do an unmarked key switch.
You need to buy a standard 2 gang switch, and also buy an unmarked key switch insert. Then when they arrive, it is one screw to change the 2 switches.
These 2 linked below:
2 gang light switch
Key switch
Not quite as nice as a new switch but nicer than a bit of tape
Thanks all.
I've just discovered that these exist though, which is probably a much simpler option
EDIT - crossed posts...
we've got some of them, they're rubbish and fall off alot, or people press them so hard they get to the switch anyway. basically pretty useless anywhere you need them
How often do you envisage "if necessary"? Disconnect the wires from the switch and choc-block them together?
I think alanl has the right answer though.
we’ve got some of them, they’re rubbish and fall off alot, or people press them so hard they get to the switch anyway. basically pretty useless anywhere you need them
we have
They dont fall off and are rigid enough you cant press through them. - i suspect the material your fixing too makes an odds and also cleaning correctly before fitting the adhesive strip.
Our outside lights kept getting turned off in winter by our toddler - but we still wanted access to turn them off in summer so that wildlife wasnt turning them on in summer night - so chocblocking wasnt an option
