rewiring and existing switches

[Fliss]

I am not actually going to do this re-wiring myself, but don't want to look a complete idiot when I speak to the electrician.

In a 1930s house with fantastic original light switches, etc., is it possible to re-use these when the house is re-wired?

Many thanks

Fliss

 

[Taylortwocities]

It is very unlikely that the old ones will meet current standards.
Your electrician is required to provide accessories that meet these.

 

[RF Lighting]

He might be able to get similar looking replicas which comply with current standards

 

[ban-all-sheds]

There is a company that makes them, and they've been mentioned on the forum before - dunno where or what the company is though...