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Helppp please my friends...brass light switch. Is it dolly? Toggle? Two way?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021.

  1. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    Got so confused. (Had to polish one as it was covered in paint, not sure if to leave the other as is? Want to sell ) x

    Didn't take a pic of underside for some reason, but it's vitreous and says Tucker Telac Made in England.
    I expect it's helpful so will be back with a pic

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    Looking for keywords and I came across too many, don't know which to choose
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    Thanks everyone xx
    Edt just noticed there's a # under, off to search that for clues!!    ​
     
    BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021
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  2. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    Panic over! They are one way switches, think I can list them now xx
     
    BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021
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  3. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    LOL! YOU are a hoot!

    Panic over! Good luck with the sale!:cat:
     
    judy, May 31, 2021
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  4. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    Thank you Judy xxxx
     
    BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021
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  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    :cat::cat::cat::cat:
     
    judy, May 31, 2021
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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    If they are old original brass ones and without an earth you could be toast.
     
    daveydempsey, May 31, 2021
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  7. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member


    I hope if someone buys em they are au fait with this...seen a few sold ( Mr. Bou is an electrician! Why didn't he mention this :O ) so think I am ok
     
    BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021
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  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    My son is an electrician , I was on the phone with him whilst reading your post.
    He said although not illegal, qualified electricians should not be fitting these retro switches.

    The average Joe can though.

    It is their risk and it could compromise their house insurance.
     
    daveydempsey, May 31, 2021
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  9. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    Ah well,when tis out of my hands not much I can do. Hope doesn't cause a fire though :O
     
    BoudiccaJones, May 31, 2021
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  10. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    JMHO.
    better safe than sorry in this case; you should stress that they are electrically untested but tested with a resistance-meter. you know, the one that has an Ω on it, don't write Omega or someone thinks it's a watch.:hilarious:
     
    Fid, May 31, 2021
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  11. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    AAAAAACK!!!! BE CAREFUL THEN, @BoudiccaJones !!!!
     
    Aquitaine, May 31, 2021
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  12. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    I'll put a disclaimer in my sale xxx
     
    BoudiccaJones, Jun 1, 2021
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