Replacing a socket suppling a storage heater

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Hopefully a simple and quick query...

The switch controlling off-peak power to my storage heater (Dimplex Duoheat) no longer works and feels like its jammed inside. It should be a straightforward task to swap out for a new one, although I can't find any manufacturers marks to buy the right replacement. Based on the attached photos, could anyone provide a link to a suitable product? The existing case has an second switch to the left for the on-peak supply, although that's working correctly. There is also a separate plug socket to the right. The photo of the internals is taken from above, so left and right swapped around!

Thanks in advance

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Some brands suffer from this if the cables are pushed in too far
Try removing one or both lives and see if the switch now operates ( isolate power first )
 
Thanks both for the speedy replies. Ive just repositioned the connections and the switch now moves cleanly, so hopefully sorted! Otherwise good to know its a standard replacement.

Thanks again.
 
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Storage heaters should be connected to 20A switches only, not FCUs, as the fuses tend to overheat. Some storage heaters also use more than 13 amps.
 

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