Metal Light Switch Covers Safe

Im wanting to know if this is an electrial fire hazard in an old house with pre 1980s wiring.

Metal light switch covers safe. Is it safe to use metal outlet and light switch covers in a home instead of the plastic ones you get walmart. Non metal outlet and switch covers are among the safest because they help insulate you. They won t crack or break off exposing. There is no switch plate over the light switch in bathroom and screws are removed from actual switch.

Last night i tried to turn the switch on and it sparked and power in bathroom the hallway and half of bedroom went out. Browse hard to find multi size or combo gang wall plates in metal plastic. Price high to low. Rocker light switch plates 732 toggle light switch plates 713 get it fast.

For your safety choose metal switch plates. Price low to high. Although every light switch plate manufacturer creates wall covers with their own styling plates typically coordinate and are interchangeable with products from other companies. When it comes to value metal light switch covers have the clear advantage.

Enerlites toggle light switch metal wall plate stainless steel switch cover corrosion resistant size 1 gang 4 50 x 2 76 7711 10pcs 430 stainless steel ul listed silver 10 pack 4 7 out of 5 stars 132. Shop for popular finishes like stainless steel brass bronze black brown or white switch plates. Im just saving a buck or two by using metal instead of plastic.