Replacing pull light cord

[Fishermen’s friend]

Hi,

In the house we’ve just bought, the bathroom is a flat roof extension. The light is a horrible cord type. Is it possible to somehow replace this with a wall switch even though the wiring isn’t easily accessible?

Would it require the ceiling and/or tiled wall to be removed?

Thanks.

 

[ETAF]

what else in the room , Bath or Shower

 

[Fishermen’s friend]

A bath with shower taps and toilet - both at other end of the room.

 

[ETAF]

you will need to get the wire down to the position you want it on the wall - perhaps you could have in plastic conduit/covering , which will look ugly - otherwise it will probably need tiles/removed
the distance allowed in bathrooms come under zones - so best to look that up - used to be a nice diagram on here - sure other members will find it, i thought it was from

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does the pull cord also start a FAN ?

Having has shocks from light switches , even when outside the bathroom as a child (was a faulty switch , and i had wet hands ) , i have made sure we have pull switches for everything inside the en-suite and bathroom - just a personal preference to a switch , i like the pull cord... just for that reason and past experience.

https://electrical.theiet.org/media/1450/section-701.pdf

may be able to get some remote control bulbs , but i dont like controlling light with some form of app .....

 

[foxhole]

I replaced my pull cord in a shower room with ceiling sensor switch , turned on light and fan for a few minutes and stayed on longer if occupied .

 

[Fishermen’s friend]

Thanks. There’s no fan so it’s just the light. I’ll take a look at sensor switches.

 

[RandomGrinch]

If there is a void in the ceiling above the lamp, you could insert a Quinetic receiver, with minimal wiring alteration.
The wireless switch could then be mounted in a convenient location.

Quinetic Wireless Switches

 

[foxhole]

Thanks. There’s no fan so it’s just the light. I’ll take a look at sensor switches.

You should add a fan to avoid condensation and mould .

 

[Murdochcat]

Stick with a pull cord is my advice ........

 

[Fishermen’s friend]

Is there a way to make a pull cord look or sound a little less horrible!?

 

[EFLImpudence]

You should add a fan to avoid condensation and mould .

Perhaps it is not a problem.

 

[SUNRAY]

Is there a way to make a pull cord look or sound a little less horrible!?

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CM2781.html and keep it clean

 

[securespark]

Yes, I swapped ours for Contactum 2781 pull cords and they are much better.

Before, the lads would turn the bathroom light on in the night and the damn thing would wake me up!

 

[FrodoOne]

Hi,

In the house we’ve just bought, the bathroom is a flat roof extension. The light is a horrible cord type. Is it possible to somehow replace this with a wall switch even though the wiring isn’t easily accessible?

Would it require the ceiling and/or tiled wall to be removed?

As Random Grinch wrote

If there is a void in the ceiling above the lamp, you could insert a Quinetic receiver, with minimal wiring alteration.
The wireless switch could then be mounted in a convenient location.

Quinetic Wireless Switches

Two problems maybe,
if you install a Quinetic "Wireless Receiver" (https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUR303.html ) in the ceiling
you will need to place in a "Box" (in the "Void") - with a cover
AND
have a neutral available, as well as the Line and Switched Line.

However, if you place a "Quinetic" wired Wall Switch (https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QURS1W.html ) on the ceiling
- in place of the "Pull Switch" -
you may be able to recess this in the ceiling (using a "Pattress Box")
BUT - if not -
you could place it on a Single Gang Surface Mounted wall box (in place of the "Pull Switch" and to cover the area concerned.)

In either case - then,
use a "Wireless Switch" (https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUWS1W.html) on the wall (wherever you want it)
either placed in a recessed "Pattress Box" (which may involve cutting tiles etc.)
OR
just "Stuck" on the wall - with double sided tape.
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[Sureitsoff?]

Quinetic do a key fob style switch. you could tie that to the end of the string.................