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M.Joshi wrote:
Using a double pole switch is an excellent idea - provided that the two
poles are isolated.

Not much point in them if they're not. ;-)

Are these available in standard switch backplate fittings as the water
heater ones tend to be slightly deeper?

In the UK they'll fit a 25mm deep box - but not IIRC a plaster depth one.
Although this might vary with make.

I don't really want to go to the hassle of changing the existing light
to a PIR sensor type. Also, the neighbour's back door is very close so
it would trigger every time they stepped outside.

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