Gogs wrote:
Looking to purchase new sockets and switches, am I likely to need
intermediate switches, what is the difference from ones that arent
intermediate exactly

Intermediate switches are used, for example, in a three way lighting system
that you might have in your hallway and landing. You might have a "normal"
switch at one end of the hall, one upstairs, and an intermediate switch by
the front door.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch#Intermediate_switch

Si