which pull cord switch

[someonelse]

I need to replace the switch in my bathroom. There are a number available from Screwfix, but I'm not sure which to get:

6 amp or 10 amp?
1 way or 2 way - I assume 1 way as it just controls the light?

Anything else I need to consider? I had a look inside and there are 3 wires; 2 red + green earth.

 

[John D v2.0]

6 amp 1 way is perfect.
Usually just best to buy the best quality you can! Not much else to consider.

 

[EFLImpudence]

1 way, 6A will do, although any will work for what you have.

 

[333rocky333]

You usually get a pullswitch AND a base as one package when you buy, although most look similar and the hole alignment usually the same.
Some use different screw thread, therefore unless you buy the same one, your new ones screws may not screw into the OLD base and you may need to reuse the OLD fixing screws.
I think even new Mk ones now use different thread to the Old MK ones.
Its not usually a hard job to replace both the new switch and the new base though, providing the ceilings good and you can likely reuse the old fixings.

 

[John D v2.0]

You usually get a pullswitch AND a base as one package when you buy

Yes presumably this is the one he's looking at
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-6a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white/17309

 

[Keithmac]

Can anyone recomend a silent one?.

 

[John D v2.0]

Can anyone recomend a silent one?.

should be a building regs requirement!!

 

[flameport]

Can anyone recomend a silent one?.

There are none.
Put a normal switch in the wall if the noise is that bothersome - which it isn't, since flushing the toilet makes far more noise.
Unless there are people who use the toilet and don't flush?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Can anyone recomend a silent one?.

Fix it to a joist above the cieling

Spoiler: No, it isn't, it's just retro

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cieling

, and run the cord through a hole in the plasterboard.

Or consider that you probably don't have to have one in the first place, unless your bathroom is tiny, and even then there's the option of a switch outside.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Put a normal switch in the wall if the noise is that bothersome - which it isn't, since flushing the toilet makes far more noise.

Some people have separate WCs (and I can assure you it isn't only those who live in mansions).

Unless there are people who use the toilet and don't flush?

 

[Keithmac]

We don't flush after every single wee, especially at night when the kids have gone up to bed and aren't fully asleep yet..

Out pull cords make a hell of a noise and I would say they are noisier than our eco flush toilet.

Can't understand how they can make something so simple so noisey..

Was looking at the MK Echo but it's £200+ each for toilet and bathroom.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Well you absolutely do not need a pull cord switch in the WC.

And as I said, probably not in the bathroom either.

 

[Gasguru]

Yes presumably this is the one he's looking at
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-6a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white/17309

I don't know about the MK one but get the British General one as it's probably the quietest switch you will find.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKTnqrWEo9cCFQqo7Qodxn4G8w

 

[John D v2.0]

My tip would be to isolate it from the structure so it can't transfer any vibration.

So instead of attaching it to the joist, screw it through some padding and ideally with the screws not directly connecting the joist and unit.

 

[crystal ball]

Some people have separate WCs (and I can assure you it isn't only those who live in mansions).

Many years ago we stayed in hotel in an area that was in serious drought, water was only on every other day, you can imagine the rest