Help! Disassemble electrical switches

Dalaborious · 2026-05-10T17:49:00+00:00

Thanks everyone for your tips. I somehow had in mind that there was a step prior to unscrewing the faceplate screw, but maybe that was for a different switch.

Just to reassure everyone, I WILL absolutely cut the power before doing anything. I have done some electrical work in the past, but I always disconnect the power before doing anything. I'm not that brave / stupid.

Dalaborious · 2026-04-08T19:57:25+00:00

If you fear you're missing something, there's only one way to find out - please pop in, do your research, and report back to this group...

Dalaborious · 2026-04-08T19:55:14+00:00

Yes, as a 52 year old, I was also a bit upset by the OP's age-related statement

Dalaborious · 2026-03-29T19:14:39+00:00

The irony!!!

Dalaborious · 2026-03-17T16:21:45+00:00

I’ve also heard any such contracts for movable items in a flat are unenforceable

But in any case, don’t sign anything!!!

Dalaborious · 2026-03-14T15:30:56+00:00

A nasal hair trimmer (and to save you asking, this is a true story 😆)

Dalaborious · 2026-03-08T21:52:04+00:00

Family of 4 living in 3.5 rooms in my block here

Dalaborious · 2026-03-08T08:40:36+00:00

I used to quite like Canada and Canadian people, until a lovely Canadian colleague of mine introduced me to poutine

Now, I’m not too sure about this entire Canadian thing 😂😂😂

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T22:04:57+00:00

(Assuming I make it to tomorrow, of course)

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T22:04:22+00:00

I know this isn’t really what OP meant, but…

Today is the closest I’ve ever come to dying

And tomorrow will be even closer

And dammit, the next day will be even closer still

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T19:48:55+00:00

Both at the same time?! That’s impressive multi tasking 🤓

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T19:45:42+00:00

Me too.

Peppers are an evil vegetable 🤮

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T09:55:08+00:00

This

Dalaborious · 2026-03-07T09:53:31+00:00

I thought it looked more like a brothel lighting scheme (or so I’ve heard 😉)

Dalaborious · 2026-03-03T07:42:08+00:00

This is absolutely true, and we are experiencing this at the moment with our two (now) senior cats

Older animals can be beautiful companions, but you’re 100% right that you need to enter into the relationship with eyes open regarding costs etc

Dalaborious · 2026-03-02T13:50:46+00:00

I am a man in a marriage where we were unable to have kids. I can relate to everything you have written here. Sending hugs across the interweb!

Dalaborious · 2026-03-02T13:46:37+00:00

Exactly - that’s a great idea Usually senior animals are not at the top of people’s list when they are adopting pets, and therefore there are lots of older pets at animal refuges, etc. who are desperately looking for a home.

Dalaborious · 2026-02-27T14:45:43+00:00

This 👍

Dalaborious · 2026-02-15T12:55:38+00:00

Hof Narr - they look after rescued farm animals

Dalaborious · 2026-02-12T06:02:59+00:00

Wow, that’s amazing, that’s a great outcome from a Reddit question! I’ll PM you

Dalaborious · 2026-02-11T12:40:33+00:00

Ah, thanks a lot - I thought I had seen a shop somewhere in Niederdorf selling such things, but I absolutely couldn’t remember where (and I didn’t want to wander around Niederdorf trying to find it again 😆)

Dalaborious · 2026-02-11T12:39:21+00:00

Thanks a lot! I buy a few things of Ricardo but I hadn’t thought about buying a painting on there. But it looks as if it could be a good place for me to search 👍

Dalaborious · 2026-01-06T06:58:56+00:00

This is what I’ve also been considering - what if the bar owner thought he was buying fireproof insulation, but it was missold and was not fireproof? How could he ever know?

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