Pull switch for fan

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Hey guys

I've got a standard bathroom extractor fan that turns on and off with the light (wired using switch live and neutral)

I want to be able to turn it on and off independently.

My questions is, is there such a thing as a double pull switch in the same way you get 2 gang switches to control two different lights?

Or will I have to Mount two separate pull switches next to one another? - one for light, one for fan?

Cheers

CF
 
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A two gang pull switch would be bulky – if one has ever been produced domestically- because in holding one cord you would need separation from the other, if you are to avoid accidentally turning both on at once.

So you would need an additional pull switch, and the additional wiring to go with it which I believe is notifiable as it involves work in a bathroom.

Out of interest I think switches are allowed if they are more than 60 cm from the edge of the bath or shower, although most people have pull cords.

Blup
 
and the additional wiring to go with it which I believe is notifiable as it involves work in a bathroom
Not notifiable if the switch is outside the bathroom zones.
Most people don’t have pull cords these days. It’s years since I installed one.
 
But some of the work might be in a special location e.g. the alteration of the ceiling rose wiring (if that's what the OP has) to enable the new fan switch to operate independently.

Blup
 
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But some of the work might be in a special location e.g. the alteration of the ceiling rose wiring (if that's what the OP has) to enable the new fan switch to operate independently.

Blup
So what.
I’m going to bet the OP’s ceiling is over 2.25m from FFL. if it’s not, the easy solution is to put the modified wiring in the loft. Then it’s not in the bathroom at all!
 
Thanks for all the replys fellas.
The switch is more than 2.25m from floor so not in any zones.

A switch isn't an option as I don't want to break the tiles.

I think my best option would be another pull switch directly next to the old one for the light. And if I'm not mistaken, its not notifiable.

Thanks for all the advice
 
I think my best option would be another pull switch directly next to the old one for the light. And if I'm not mistaken, its not notifiable.
That sounds about right. As has been said, even if 'double pull switches' existed (I've certainly never seen one), they would probably have to be more-or-less as large as two standard ones side-by-side, because of the need for the two cords to be a reasonable distance apart.

Kind Regards, John
 
Thanks guys.
I'll get it all installed this weekend.

Cheers
CF
 
Do you still want the fan to come on with the light, as well as being able to switch it separately?

In which case you will need to change the light pull switch for a double pole, and have a separate single pole switch for the fan.

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Do you still want the fan to come on with the light, as well as being able to switch it separately?
I have to say that I interpreted ...
.... I want to be able to turn it on and off independently.
... to mean that he wanted be able to turn the fan off even when the light was on (as well as turning the fan on when the light was off) - i.e. totally separate control of fan and light. However, I could be wrong in that interpretation!

Kind Regards, John
 
I'm not sure what the op wants either.
I don't think that any of us can be sure. However, a desire to able switch the light on without the fan coming on, particularly in the middle of the night (because of noise), is not uncommon.

Kind Regards, John
 
If a DP switch is required, there's no need to max out with a high current one. 16A DP would be more than sufficient on a lighting circuit.
 
I just want to be able to turn the fan on and off.
Don't care about the light.
I want them to work independently to one another.

Cheers for the alternative schematic.
 

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