Guys who do electrics...

[WaterTight]

Got a light switch in me gaff that doesn't always turn on. Some times needs bashing a few times (which I perform using a thick rubber soled trainer rather than my finger.

a) Am I likely to be electrocuted at some point

b) Is my house going to blow up / catch fire unless sorted asap

c) what is likely cause / solution

Thanks

 

[kris]

Answers

A. Yes

B. Yes

C. GET MISSUS TO HIT IT


ON A SERIOUS NOTE GET A NEW ONE MATE<<<<

 

[Linkyplumb]

Probably just the switch is dodgy.

 

[Ermintrude]

Contact gone. = poor separation = over heat = fire

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

yes the house is going to explode . Get out, get out nowwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

get a new one, couple of quid from screwfix

 

[Simon F]

you can get a switch and change from a quid.
of course it could just be a loose connection which would cost nothing to fix.

is its two way switching? be sure to put everything back as is.
and of course isolate the power first.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

whatever way you go about it use a multimeter to make sure its isolated,light switch easy to replace