Hi
I've had a few electricians around to price up re-wiring my kitchen (Essential work due to re-designing the kitchen layout).
The problem is that they have identified there is no Earth in the lighting cable. They say this wouldnt be a problem if I didnt have metal light fittings (Brass switch plates etc). I have them and also metal socket plates - which are apparently earthed and OK, all over the house!!! Someone put them in before we moved in.
My question is this. Where can I buy plastic switch plates that look like metal ones (Ie silver or brass effect plastic / resin) Both my wife and I really hate white plastic switches and they wouldnt match with the metal socket plates that we dont need to replace anyway. It could make the job look really bad if we had mis-matching sockets and switches around the whole house
I cant seem to find any about. Please help!
I've had a few electricians around to price up re-wiring my kitchen (Essential work due to re-designing the kitchen layout).
The problem is that they have identified there is no Earth in the lighting cable. They say this wouldnt be a problem if I didnt have metal light fittings (Brass switch plates etc). I have them and also metal socket plates - which are apparently earthed and OK, all over the house!!! Someone put them in before we moved in.
My question is this. Where can I buy plastic switch plates that look like metal ones (Ie silver or brass effect plastic / resin) Both my wife and I really hate white plastic switches and they wouldnt match with the metal socket plates that we dont need to replace anyway. It could make the job look really bad if we had mis-matching sockets and switches around the whole house
I cant seem to find any about. Please help!