Is a 6a switch suitable?

[M1AK]

Hi all,

Wondering if someone can help...

Basically I have two ceiling lights that are identical in my through lounge and connected to the same switch via a 2 gang switch.

The lights are partial LED and partial G4 bulb based (9 to be specific). They also have their own switch built-in so are remote controlled.

Past few days they randomly turn off - one more so than the other, but both have this issue. I thought it could be the in-built switch but don't think this is what it is, as it happens to both.

It isn't tripping the RCD and switching the main light switch off and on again a few times sorts it out.

I'm starting to think that the wall light switch is faulty.

I'm looking to change it for a flat face 2 gang push button switch that is rated at 6a. Would this be suitable for a light that has 9x g4 bulbs (rated 20W each so 180W) and LEDS at 14W. There are two of these going to a 2 gang switch.

 

[JohnW2]

I'm starting to think that the wall light switch is faulty.

Certainly possible, although there could be other reasons.

I'm looking to change it for a flat face 2 gang push button switch that is rated at 6a. Would this be suitable for a light that has 9x g4 bulbs (rated 20W each so 180W) and LEDS at 14W. There are two of these going to a 2 gang switch.

A 6A-rated switch is more than enough - the total of all your lights is going to be under 1A.

Is the new push-button switch you're considering a dimmer? Does it have a metal faceplate? Are these lights jsut controlled by one switch (each), or can they be turned on/off from different places/switches?

Kind Regards, John

 

[stillp]

connected to the same switch via a 2 gang switch

I don't understand this.

 

[endecotp]

They also have their own switch built-in so are remote controlled.

I'm starting to think that the wall light switch is faulty.

I think this "remote control" thing is more likely to be the cause than a normal light switch.
Can you post a link to the product?
Does it turn off whenever your neighbour uses his remote-controlled garage door opener etc.?