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Here is a quick guide to replacing a domestic one-way light switch. Before proceeding with any electrical work you must first contact your Building Control department at your local council.

What you’ll need…
Voltage tester
Screwdrivers
One way plat eswitch
Green/yellow earth sleeving
Red PVC electrical sleeving

How you do it…

I know this is old news to electricians, but to anyone else planning to do odd DIY electrical jobs in the home, you should be aware of the electrical regulations put in place by the Building Regulations for England & Wales Jan 2005.

In the simplest format, the regulations states there are certain basic electrics you can do in your home, and more often than not, ones you can’t. The latter requires a qualified electrician.