Is there an electrician in the house?
- Thread starter Pat "5mph"
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OP
OP
- Location
- Glasgow
Have you got a name for it, Classic?
classic33
Leg End Member
Fish Key, Various sizes available.
The one pictured is just oversize in the picture
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@Pat "5mph" it looks like Classic's got it.
Do you have a local Screwfix or builders merchant type place you could take that photo in to?
Do you have a local Screwfix or builders merchant type place you could take that photo in to?
HertzvanRental
Veteran
Just typed Fish Key in e-bay-oodles of them!
I thought it looked a bit of an odd fish, now you tell me it's not to scales
drummerbod
Senior Member
- Location
- South Derbyshire
Fish key is for emergency light switch testing.
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
@Pat "5mph" - there are various DIY forums you can sign up to to ask. In the past I've signed up to a plumbing forum to ask basic questions about waste pipes, so you might be able to find an electricians forum where someone might know exactly what you need, rather than the guesses above.
If you do this, can you hold a ruler against the cover when you photograph it, to give them a good idea of the scale?
(the prongs on classic33's fish key don't look far enough apart to me to fit the holes in your pic).
If you do this, can you hold a ruler against the cover when you photograph it, to give them a good idea of the scale?
(the prongs on classic33's fish key don't look far enough apart to me to fit the holes in your pic).
OP
OP
- Location
- Glasgow
Yes, I'm about to set out now.
Cheers. Realized this after some googling last night!
I agree @Spinney, got some fish keys at work for turning on lights, they are much smaller.
I'm off to B&Q with the picture, or to whatever electrical merchant I can find locally.
Thank you all for your help, will let you know the outcome
PhilDawson8270
Veteran
2 needles or similar should work. Push them into the square holes to unlock, and twist.
classic33
Leg End Member
That's similar to the one on my keys. The thin end is an emergency lighting switch. The head shape can vary though.
jonny jeez
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
#cliffhangerYes, I'm about to set out now.
Cheers. Realized this after some googling last night!
I agree @Spinney, got some fish keys at work for turning on lights, they are much smaller.
I'm off to B&Q with the picture, or to whatever electrical merchant I can find locally.
Thank you all for your help, will let you know the outcome
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Are you saying Pat looks like Sylvester Stallone?
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Look around the fitting for a manufacturers name, a product or model number, or a Serial number.
You will have to accurately identify the item in order to get sound advice regarding an opening device.
Good luck!
You will have to accurately identify the item in order to get sound advice regarding an opening device.
Good luck!
classic33
Leg End Member
Not all. "Tail end" only, the "head" can vary.
