which pull cord switch to use?

[geoffacox]

Hello

I am thinking of replacing a pull cord switch as the cord has broken.

Looking inside the switch there are 2 sockets each of which has 2 wires in it. Not clear why 2 wires in each?

The switch controls 5 ceiling lights and an extraction fan. There is also a shower in this bathroom but presumably this will be on a different circuit?

I see at the diy store that these switches are rated at 6 amp and 16 amp. Which do I use? Which part of this type of switch is rated 6 or 16 amp?

Cheers

Geoff

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

You do know that you can buy replacement cords, don't you?

 

[geoffacox]

You do know that you can buy replacement cords, don't you?

Yes - but I would rather have a new unit fitted rather than having to take the switch apart ...

Cheers

Geoff

 

[Taylortwocities]

Then you need to find out what type of switch you have already and get a direct replacement.

The terminals (not sockets), what do they have written on them?

On the switch it will say the current limit of the switch. What does it say?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Not clear why 2 wires in each?

One pair take live & switched live to the fan?

Whatever you do do not lose track of which ones go where.

 

[geoffacox]

Then you need to find out what type of switch you have already and get a direct replacement.

The terminals (not sockets), what do they have written on them?

On the switch it will say the current limit of the switch. What does it say?

will take another look - this is at another house.

Thanks

Geoff

 

[geoffacox]

Not clear why 2 wires in each?

One pair take live & switched live to the fan?

Whatever you do do not lose track of which ones go where.

OK! Thanks

Geoff

 

[wingcoax]

Does the cord not have a plastic connector near the switch?

 

[geoffacox]

Does the cord not have a plastic connector near the switch?

No, the cord broke inside the switch itself - i.e. in the part with the springs..

Geoff