Bathroom Light and Fan Switch

Hi,

Currently my bathroom has a light and fan (timer) operated via a single pull cord switch inside the bathroom.

I would like to replace the pull cord with a 2G switch mounted on the wall outside the bathroom. In addition to controlling the light, I would like to be able to use this switch to control the fan so that I could choose whether or not it comes on with the light.

I know I could do this with an additional isolator switch (eg. mounted above the door) but would prefer to just use a 2G switch as this will look neater and my wife will be able to reach it.

Is this OK or do I have to use an isolator switch as well (the bathroom has a window)?

Thanks

Simon

I assume you would still want the fan timed, ie to run on when the new switch is turned off.

You should have a 3 pole fan isolator for maintenance. This would switch the permanant live, switched live and neutral.

You should have one already; possibly in a cupboard or in the loft space.

Is the fan an in-line fan (ie in the loft with a duct to the bathroom)?

Fitting a 2 gang switch as you propose is possible, but would mean usually no one would bother to switch on the fan.

Hi Thank very much for getting back to me.

I dont have an isolator. The house is about 20 years old and I have been up in the loft and have taken a look at all the wiring.

The fan is a ceiling mounted one. I know I could swap it for one with a pull cord but I'd rather not, and as I want a light switch on the outside I'd like the fan switch to be there also.

As far as I understand I shouldn't need an isolator if I have a window (i'e I can work on it in daylight, with the upstairs lighting circuit switched off)

The bathroom isnt our main one and I dont want the fan coming on whenever anyone goes in, in the night to use the toilet.

So you have said I could do it using a 2 gang, but can I do away with the isolator or do I have to have oneto meet regulations.
Thanks

Why don't you want the fan to work at night? They don't only extract steam.