Help Identify Pull Cord Ceiling Rose in Bathroom Attached to

[MrDomMarioMan]

I have a pull cord switch in my bathroom which activates a fan extractor, the pull cord has broken and therefore I need to replace it.

I thought I could just replace the switch with a lighting ceiling rose pull cord.
I went ahead and purchased it , however when I took the cover off and compared it I noticed that the wiring is completely different.

Could some one take a look at the photo of the existing switch and identify what the switch is, it's name and where I can source a replacement, i've been to B&Q and I can only see pull cord switches that support L1, L2 and COM ( so basically 2 way Lighting ) . and they look totally different to what I have already installed.

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• MrDomMarioMan
• 2 May 2015
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I realise I may have to consultant an electrician at some point as it doesn't look as straight forward as I had hoped, however before this I would like to source a replacement switch, which I am finding very difficult to do.

 

[ultomoat]

That's a double pole switch - hence the terminals marked 'load' (and presumably 'supply').

This is similar, though has an inbuilt neon lamp: http://www.discount-electrical.co.u...-way-ceiling-switch-with-neon---1-5m-cord-50a

You're unlikely to find such a thing in B&Q or Homebase. Maybe try a local electrical wholesalers such as CEF?

Edit:
http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/651440-1-way-16a-dp-ceiling-switch-with-1-5m-cord-white

 

[MrDomMarioMan]

Thanks that's excellent!, I thought I was going mad because I was checking in places like B&Q and homebase and couldn't find them!

Your answer has given me a good starting point!

 

[MrDomMarioMan]

Do you know if CEF sell to the public, I looked at their site and they seem to talk about trade accounts but don't mention if you can buy directly ?

I've emailed them to find out but I guess they will be closed now until after the bank holiday if it's trade only.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

As previous post, the pull cord switch pictured is a DP (double pole).
They are most likely to be sourced from an electrical wholesalers.
But B&Q and Homebase will sell DP pull cord isolators, generally intended for shower operation, thus rated at 45A and 50A, they still be used for your function.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Do you know if CEF sell to the public, I looked at their site and they seem to talk about trade accounts but don't mention if you can buy directly ?

I've emailed them to find out but I guess they will be closed now until after the bank holiday if it's trade only.

CEF will sell to cash customers, you do not need to have a trade account with them.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Just to add before you rewire the switch, make sure you mark up the supply and load conductors. This will prevent you scratching your head in frustration!

Found this http://www.diy.com/departments/crabtree-1-gang-1-way-16a-white-ceiling-pull-switch/241868_BQ.prd DP switch at B&Q.