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[Linhombre31]

Occasionally one of the switches on a double wall socket I use for telephone and PC connections won't switch "off", despite a few tries. There's also an intermittent spark from the switch. Is this a repairable fault, or should I play safe and replace the socket? PS The switches are of the modern "rocker" type.

[kbrownie]

Hi Linhombre31,
Easiest solution is it change it, the pivots inside switches sometimes do break or damage making it hard to switch.
KB

[Linhombre31]

Thanks. I did wonder whether it was a "wear and tear" problem, and will replace the socket.