What kind of electric light socket/switch is this?

abbas5001

The button is broken so I need to replace it but have been to B&Q and can’t see any
like it - it’s one of the bigger ones. I have attached a picture with the ‘frame’ off which hopefully helps 

Ebe_Scrooge

Difficult to tell from the picture, but it looks like a standard 2-gang switch, with the larger rockers, something like this : https://www.screwfix.com/p/schneider-electric-ultimate-slimline-10ax-2-gang-2-way-light-switch-white/5453J?tc=QT3&ds_kid=92700055281954484&ds_rl=1249401&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImpi7z8az8wIVB-_tCh1LAAn0EAQYAyABEgLTivD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The only thing you need to watch for is whether the switches are one-way or 2-way, and make sure you buy the correct replacement.  Also check the measurements, in case the back box is non-standard.  But you should be able to find a replacement easily enough.

fenwick458

looks like a grid switch to me but it's hard to tell what make it is, maybe crabtree, but it doesn't really matter just remove it and check what type it is, Eg 2G 2W, (make sure it's not in intermediate) and buy one of them to replace it

knightstyle

I fitted some like this years ago, i think they were by schneider. But you can use any make to replace the whole unit.  As above just get a 2gang 2way switch.

Bendy_House

Abbas, are you going to DIY the swap? If so, take some very clear photos of the rear, showing the labelling on each terminal.

And then relate them to the terminals on the new switch...

Any concerns, label each wire with a bit of paper and sellotape. And post the photos on here.

A good system - once you've worked out how the two sets of terminals relate to eachother - is to move one terminal's wires at a time.

And, of course, the power is off.

Le_Kirk

It looks familiar, try this post 12 August 2019 at 4:08PM <<<<< LINK  I (well my daughter) had this issue a couple of years ago and we bought the switch (Eaton) and the link takes you to their range.