Moving Bathroom Light Switch

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Hi,
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I am currently moving my downstairs bathroom light switch outside as it is currently inside the bathroom.
I have installed a new back box on the opposite side to the internal switch, all I need to do is pull the wires through to the new box on the opposite side. I want to extend the wires and pull them through the rear of the new back box, what is the best way to extend the wires?
I will be fitting a blanking plate over the old switch back box and that is where the joined cables will be hidden, approx 50mm deep. I intend to drill a hole through the wall and pull the wires through to rear of new back box, if this makes sense?

Thanks in advance,
Chris.
 
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cwvxr said:
I am currently moving my downstairs bathroom light switch outside as it is currently inside the bathroom.
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So?

Isn't it usual to have switches for lights in the room where the lights are?

I have installed a new back box on the opposite side to the internal switch, all I need to do is pull the wires through to the new box on the opposite side. I want to extend the wires and pull them through the rear of the new back box, what is the best way to extend the wires?
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In descending order of preference:

1) Replace the drop cable with one running down the other side of the wall.

2) Replace the drop cable with one long enough to reach the new switch position without joins.

3) Join in the old switch box with choc-block.
 
ban-all-sheds said:
cwvxr said:
I am currently moving my downstairs bathroom light switch outside as it is currently inside the bathroom.
Click to expand...
So?

Isn't it usual to have switches for lights in the room where the lights are?

I have installed a new back box on the opposite side to the internal switch, all I need to do is pull the wires through to the new box on the opposite side. I want to extend the wires and pull them through the rear of the new back box, what is the best way to extend the wires?
Click to expand...
In descending order of preference:

1) Replace the drop cable with one running down the other side of the wall.

2) Replace the drop cable with one long enough to reach the new switch position without joins.

3) Join in the old switch box with choc-block.
Click to expand...

Im no expert but I would have thought thta water and light switches don't mix! Also never seen a light switch in a bathroom yet, only pullcords or switches on the outside.
 
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A lightswitch outside a bathroom is a no-no in my opinion. Its all too easy for someone to brush past it and flick it off, or turn it off not knowing what its for. Also theres the mischief factor. Kids playing tricks on each other.

Pull the cable into the loft and fit a pullcord. ;)
 
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