Sparks, is this an electrical danger?

[veedee]

Probably cross 'cos he had to go out?

You got me

I am a good friend.

The "pull cord" is not attached to (or detaching from) the ceiling.
It is attached to a "Switch", which should be properly attached to the ceiling.

Think I found the purist in the group..

If the "Switch" is currently being held up by a "Rawl Plug" ("Trade Name" for a plastic "Wall Plug") - and screw -
the ceiling must be Concrete (or similar "Masonry"),
since a "rawl plug" is not a suitable fixing to use on/in a "Plaster Board" ceiling.

These were the Rawl plugs used and they are suitable in plasterboard

Respectfully, @FrodoOne it's the weekend. Can we not be so uptight?

However if left on, so no one pulling at the switch, then should be safe enough for a week or two, and a 15 watt bulb left on for two weeks will cost around £1.60 so just leave it on until you get there.

Oh I like this...

So it's perfectly fine to tell someone in a similar situation to just keep the light on, until the repair is complete as it costs 'peanuts'..

Very interesting. Thanks

Edit: Just seen @DetlefSchmitz post

 

[opps]

You might be better off with these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-duopower-wall-plugs-6mm-x-30mm-100-pack/1030p

See image number 3

I do rate the Uno plugs but not for something like a pull cord. The plastic wings are too flimsy for use in a plasterboard ceiling.

Belt and braces-

https://www.screwfix.com/p/timco-zip-fix-cavity-wall-fixings-6mm-x-40mm-10-pack/4787X?tc=AB6

or

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-6-13mm-m5-x-43mm-10-pack/18266

 

[securespark]

Eric, I have regularly used PB plugs in cases where a fixing into timber has not been possible. Including ceiling roses and lighting pull cord switches.

I too agree that the benchmark is 5 kg. I didn't have any problems with the stuff pulling out. If the hole is a tight fit for the plug, and the screw is fat enough to open out the plug sufficiently, it'll be right as rain.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Definitely better off with these:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-hollow-wall-anchors-m6-x-37mm-20-pack/40813

Plus tool for fitting:

 

[veedee]

You might be better off with these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-duopower-wall-plugs-6mm-x-30mm-100-pack/1030p

I did away with plugs altogether and just screwed some 19x38 tile batten behind the PB

Nice strong fixing and this switch is not going anywhere

To be honest, I should have done this in the first place (a few years ago) when I originally replaced the switch

 

[Taylortwocities]

Respectfully, @FrodoOne it's the weekend. Can we not be so uptight?

It may not be the weekend where they are. If you look at his/her profile!

 

[ebee]

I would not be happy with a bog standard rawlplug type for fixing a pullswitch, a batten is pref. or at least a RediDriva type or one of those anchors, folk can inadvertently pull hard now an again too, mind you I have seen ceiling roses and pendants help up with double sided tape and a glass globe on the lampholder