Bathroom lighting pull cord switch

[Joeylegend]

I am going to replace an old bathroom pull cord light switch. I went to look in a hardware shop an have got totally confused.

There are 6amp, 16amp switches , also 1 way and 2 way pole.
How do i know what my switch is?
Is there any way to finding out by opening it up and looking inside.

 

[DIYerHELP]

If you only have one light in the bathroom working from your existing pull cord then it will be a 1 Way 6 Amp Pull Cord Switch.

I would recommend replacing it with an MK Logic one - part number MK3191 WHI.

I don't work for MK just prefer their products!

 

[slippyr4]

I am going to replace an old bathroom pull cord light switch. I went to look in a hardware shop an have got totally confused.

There are 6amp, 16amp switches , also 1 way and 2 way pole.
How do i know what my switch is?
Is there any way to finding out by opening it up and looking inside.

6 Amp ones are for lighting,
16 amp is normally for isolation for an appliance - often available in 2 pole version so it can switch live and neutral.

You'll want a 6 Amp, single pole, "1 way" switch. This would do

 

[Steve]

Do check the existing pull switch to make sure there are no rogue fan connections etc there - a certain fan wiring arrangement calls for a 2-pole pullswitch.

 

[Joeylegend]

Thanks Guy