replacing pull-switch for fan

[Whitling2k]

Hello - Looking at temporarily replacing a broken pull-switch for a fan - before doing the bathroom properly.

It's a direct switch with nothing else running off it, no timer or anything - so as I understand - not ideal with todays regs and moisture management rules.

But - I just want to the thing to work until I get round to looking at it properly..

I assume it's just a fan - so one-way will be fine and I assume it's low ampage. Will I need double pole switch because it's in a bathroom?

Pics of what I'm replacing below.

I was thinking about one of these (mostly because it has a little light) but I am aware the 45w rating is a bit of an overkill.

otherwise - I guess one of these will fit the bill if wired as 1-way.



Any advice would be greatly received.

whitling2k

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• Whitling2k
• 13 Aug 2014
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• Whitling2k
• 13 Aug 2014
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• 13 Aug 2014
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[AndyPRK]

That looks like its a double pole switch as it has 4 terminals marked IN and OUT.

So it would be easier to replace like for like so get a double pole switch

 

[AndyPRK]

If it were me I think I would go for this. (assuming its dual pole).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crabtree-...ls_Supplies_Electrical_ET&hash=item19d960a0fb


Its a bit expensive, but maybe you could get use out of it in your new bathroom.

or one of these, a 3 pole version which you could use when you get a fancy new timer fan

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BG-Electr...ls_Supplies_Electrical_ET&hash=item5666979a5e


search for fan isolator pull on ebay