Hi,
This has most likely been answered countless times before, but I'm looking to clarify the simplest way to replace a plastic light switch with a metal one.
The current set up is a wall mounted plastic faceplate which I intend to replace with a flush brass plate. Behind the plaster, the metal conduit is acting as the earth which is attached to a small round, metal, mounting box.
In order to safely earth the new faceplate will I have to replace the round box with a new square mounting box which is attached to the conduit or can an earth wire be attached to the terminal on the switch and subsequently attached to the round box/conduit?
Obviously i'm looking for the least amount of mess etc as i've just re plastered the walls.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
This has most likely been answered countless times before, but I'm looking to clarify the simplest way to replace a plastic light switch with a metal one.
The current set up is a wall mounted plastic faceplate which I intend to replace with a flush brass plate. Behind the plaster, the metal conduit is acting as the earth which is attached to a small round, metal, mounting box.
In order to safely earth the new faceplate will I have to replace the round box with a new square mounting box which is attached to the conduit or can an earth wire be attached to the terminal on the switch and subsequently attached to the round box/conduit?
Obviously i'm looking for the least amount of mess etc as i've just re plastered the walls.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.