Unusual single light switch cover

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Saba'a

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Hi

I am looking for light switch covers as per below thread link and/or photos.

Car keys for size perspective

Smart light switches

Pulled neutrals to all 9 of my funny switches. I counted 10 of them. Although 2 switches in flatlet and one should just be blanked/switched off so no neutral. So really 7 switches needed. Now to see if Jerry Smart switches fit. PS electricians assistants managed to disconnect neutrals to...
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Jehosefat said:

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These should have the blank yoke on the back. Not sure where you would get them separately. They are pretty old school.
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As it turns out, Crabtree look like they make the blank yokes separately as well:
crabtree.co.za

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke - Crabtree Electrical

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za

Need to find a shop or give Voltex a call:

Distribution Partners Archives - Crabtree Electrical

<p>Crabtree South Africa has a number of distribution partners that supply our products to the South African and African market. These partners include ARB Electrical Wholesalers, Voltex, Dynamic Distributors, Eurolux, Livecopper as well as Electrobase who have approximately 70 members in South...
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za
 
Jehosefat said:
As it turns out, Crabtree look like they make the blank yokes separately as well:
crabtree.co.za

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke - Crabtree Electrical

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za

Need to find a shop or give Voltex a call:

Distribution Partners Archives - Crabtree Electrical

<p>Crabtree South Africa has a number of distribution partners that supply our products to the South African and African market. These partners include ARB Electrical Wholesalers, Voltex, Dynamic Distributors, Eurolux, Livecopper as well as Electrobase who have approximately 70 members in South...
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za
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Hi

Sorry for confusion. I need the cover.

Blanks came with switches if I recall correctly.

To change to modern switches would be a mini renovation. Most of my walls are an unusually thin long facebrick. So not eager to replace.
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Jehosefat said:
As it turns out, Crabtree look like they make the blank yokes separately as well:
crabtree.co.za

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke - Crabtree Electrical

Classic 1 Lever Architrave Yoke
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za

Need to find a shop or give Voltex a call:

Distribution Partners Archives - Crabtree Electrical

<p>Crabtree South Africa has a number of distribution partners that supply our products to the South African and African market. These partners include ARB Electrical Wholesalers, Voltex, Dynamic Distributors, Eurolux, Livecopper as well as Electrobase who have approximately 70 members in South...
crabtree.co.za crabtree.co.za
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Thanks. Will try to pop in at Voltex this weekend.

Otherwise hopefully at one of these vintage shops or a salvage yard maybe?
 
If it's plastic you could have it 3d printed as a last resort maybe
 
Enzo Matrix said:
If it's plastic you could have it 3d printed as a last resort maybe
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Thanks didnt think of that. Most are metal but some look plastic.

In any case just want covers that look a bit less worn.


I don't have an issue with plastic although new metal or refurbished covers would look nicer.

So last resort if Voltex can't assist is 3D printing. Hmm ... maybe an excuse to get a 3D printer
 
Saba'a said:
Thanks didnt think of that. Most are metal but some look plastic.

In any case just want covers that look a bit less worn.


I don't have an issue with plastic although new metal or refurbished covers would look nicer.

So last resort if Voltex can't assist is 3D printing. Hmm ... maybe an excuse to get a 3D printer
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Send me a design. Happy to print as many as you need

Can you not refurbish the metal? Sand it, prime it, spray it
 
Enzo Matrix said:
Send me a design. Happy to print as many as you need

Can you not refurbish the metal? Sand it, prime it, spray it
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Yes prefer that but will need some covers while doing that.

Also think some are plastic. Will doublecheck.

Plus one should always have spares.

Maybe move the few that won't interfere with facebricks BUT would mean more costs per point and inconvenience of dust.
 
Steamy Tom said:
www.liteglo.co.za

CRABTREE CLASSIC 6540/101 COVER PLATE | LITE-GLO

CRABTREE CLASSIC 6540/101 COVER PLATE at your No.1 Electrical Suppliers - Best Prices and Fast, Reliable Delivery. Shop Online and Save Now!
www.liteglo.co.za www.liteglo.co.za

or contact these guys and see who they sell to: https://dynamicdistributors.co.za/c...chitrave-coverplate-steel?variant=35294160075

switch profile differs slightly, but worth a start?

Otherwise just replace with any Architrave type switch
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Thanks the architrave looks like what I want/need.
 
Shellys arrived.

Hopefully I'll hear back from Lite Glo or Dynamic Distributors (edit: about the switch cover plates)
 
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