Shower Pull Switch - light not coming on

[efchutchy]

Hi all,

Recently when pulling down on the shower pull switch, it no longer turns the red light on. And as a result the shower is not coming on. I'm no expert but I'd say it's knackered and might need replacing. Unless there's a quick fix? What's the cost of fixing/replacing?

Thanks in advance

 

[Taylortwocities]

Its an hour of somebody's time, plus a new switch

That is assuming the problem is a broken switch. It could be a lot of other things.

Like no power is actually getting to the switch in the first place.
Do you have a test meter?

 

[efchutchy]

Thanks for the reply. No I don't have a test meter

 

[RMS]

Most likely cause is a faulty switch or a loose connection which can result in heat damage to the cable ends. This is quite common.

Have you checked the circuit breaker or fuse?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Does the pull cord isolator also have a sliding on/off indicator? If so is that operating correctly?
Could be a number of things.
Loose connection if it's clicking when pulled.
If it's not clicking, it's possible either switch is knackered or some sh@t from the ceiling has dropped in to the switch mechanism and jammed it.

 

[efchutchy]

Just to let you all know, a mate of mine recently started doing 'on the side' work. Anyway he had a look at the shower and straight away knew that the bottom bit of the switch box would need replacing. He went down to B&Q and bought a new cord and switch box and fitted it for me and charged mates rate (£25). Job done.