Pull cord switch with neon 6A

[Gille]

Does anyone know if a standard 6A pull cord switch is available with an on/off neon indicator?

It's to switch a bathroom fan with overrun timer so that the user can be sure the switch is in the off position.

 

[SFK]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=n...roid-motorola&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

[OwainDIYer]

You can get neon bases separately
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MK2056.html

 

[333rocky333]

No because in most cases, till recently there was no Neutrals present at the switch, you can get a neon base for most makes, which was mainly designed for use with double pole pullswitches where a Neutral is present, which is only of use if you have a Neutral present

Also see
https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/mk2056-base-with-neon-no-instructions.508099/

 

[SFK]

Gille,
You can also get them with little plastic on/off indicators. Would that work?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?cli...0....0...1..64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.58fLR2eG-nE
Sfk

 

[333rocky333]

If its for the fan only, you can use a Momentary pullcord, this will activate the timer and cannot be left on

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Or don't use a pull-cord switch.

 

[sparkwright]

The Crabtree 16amp double pole pull switch with neon maybe a solution.

I assume you want to the pull cord to only activate the fan, and NOT the light, and still have the timer function on the fan.

To make it function the way you want it to, the supply live would go to L IN, all the neutrals in N OUT, the fan live to L OUT.

Assuming I have understood everything correctly, it's worth remembering this switch will not offer 3 pole isolation to the live, switch live and neutral at the fan - if you want this you will have to insert a 3 pole fan switch - but it's not particularly important IMO.

 

[Echo the husky]

You can buy 3 pole fan isolator pull switches, these have a mechanical indicator in case there is no neutral.

 

[sparkwright]

You can get a 3 pole pull switch with a neon. I think it's made by Click - not sure.

Can't remember if the neon is on the permanent live or switched live - doesn't matter though as you can decide which wire goes where.

I don't think a 3 pole pull switch wired in the conventional manner will do what you want it to do, but can certainly be used if you connect it up a certain way.

 

[Gille]

Thanks for all the helpful replies, will check wiring in my pull switch tonight. Currently when turning off the extractor after a shower it runs on for 10 mins. Sometimes family are forgetting if they have turned off so extractor is left running on and on!

 

[AndyPRK]

Legrand do a 16A one.

Identical feel/look to 6A

 

[AndyPRK]

My manrose fan has a humidity sensor. Useful for the overrun after the shower.

Takes some adjustment to get perfection.
I use light switch to trigger while in shower

 

[Gille]

Just checked the wiring.....,,

 

[ban-all-sheds]

No neutral, so no way to have an indicator lamp.

Is there a neutral we can't see in the photo? You need to have one to have an indicator lamp.

What sort of shower do you have, and how much wiring work are you prepared to do?