Changing sockets - position of switches

[bounce08]

I know these are easy to change/swap over but...we are planning on swapping our plain white light switches and wall sockets to brushed aluminium style ones.

My question is, when buying new wall sockets, is the position of the switches on the sockets important? We have a double socket for example which has the switches to the right of each socket, but want to buy ones that have both switches between the sockets.

Basics I kniw but I'm not an electrician.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Doesn't matter at all.

Make sure all metal plates are earthed.

 

[flameport]

No, switch location makes no difference.

The most common issues are either wires being too short to connect to the new sockets (the position of the terminals varies considerably), and old lighting circuits not having any earth connections (which metal switches require).

 

[bounce08]

Doesn't matter at all.

Sorted thanks.

This wasn't easily findable on Google.

 

[bernardgreen]

but want to buy ones that have both switches between the sockets.

Be aware that fumbing fingers can turn the wrong switch when they are that close together.

I like these

 

[AndyPRK]

I'm sure the op or the ops wife wants shiny chrome sockets.

 

[bernardgreen]

II couldn't find an image of aluminium ones with the switches in the corners instead of in the middle

 

[AndyPRK]

Probably more concerned with looks rather than function

 

[bounce08]

Probably more concerned with looks rather than function

I'm sure the op or the ops wife wants shiny chrome sockets.

Unfortunately it's a yes to both of these...