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Power for light from fan?

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Hi all.
At the moment I have a pull switch in the bathroom that turns the main light and the light over the bath (with transformer) on together.
Wiring is, switch - main light - transformer - bath light.
I have a second pull switch that turns on the fan. Manrose MF100 T
Wiring is, switch - 3a fused spur in the loft (taken from loft ring main) - fan.
I want to have the first switch turn on the main light and the second switch to turn on the bath light and the fan.
Problem is, the loft is boarded and carpeted so getting a cable across to the switch is a pain.
Is there a safe way to take power straight from the fan to the transformer to the bath light?
Cheers
 
Should be fine providing
1) existing cable between main light and transformer is disconnected and removed or taped off at both ends
2) fan terminals are big enough to accommodate a second cable, otherwise you'll need to junction box or add terminals blocks in the fan enclosure if there's space
3) new supply cable and transformer hidden in ceiling cavity
 
Thanks for the reply Trojan.
I'll tape it for now, just in case it's needed.
I can get to the transformer easy enough, that's in the eaves with no boarding.
The terminals may be an issue, they are pretty small, plus I have a separate permanent live going through the grommet so it's a tad crowded.
Just a thought. If the wiring it into the fan is a no go, can I break into the fan cable and use a junction box to feed the light or must it come from the terminals on the fan?
 
Taping up the end of a live cable is not good enough, it should be in a proper termination such as a junction box and ideally labeled to indicate what it is.

If it's better for you the cable to the fan could be moved to the transformer then linked to the fan or use a junction box as you suggest.
 

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