Bathroom Pull Cord Light Switch Not Working

This is not a how to video im just showing what i did to repair my light fixturethis video is for.

Bathroom pull cord light switch not working. This has occurred following a steamy bath so ive assumed that condensation was the cause. My bathroom light cord has been a problem over many years. Pull chord switches such as these are common in bathrooms in the uk they prevent wet fingers getting close to mains voltages.

Replace and repair a pullcord light switch in the bathroom in less than 5mins. If you have a pull cord light switch in your home then its not a case of if it fails but when it fails. In this video i show how i fixed a stuck pull chain on a light fixture in my basement.

In this diy guide we will show you how to repair a bathroom light pull cord switch or 45amp shower pull cord switch. The one in my bathroom started playing up so i replaced it never to miss an opertunity i took it appart to see what was i. You will also learn how to replace a bathroom light or shower pull cord switch how to replace the actual cord and also you will find out about what electrical work you are allowed to do in your home.

You need to tug the cord. They work fine for a few weeks then they get sick. This short video will help you determine if it is something that you are confident.

Ive now tried almost every brandmodel of 1 way pull cord switch in the screwfix catalogue including mk and crabtree and theyve all died exactly the same death. Ive had five bathroom light switches fail on me in almost as many months and need to install a sixth. This always resolved itself within an hour when the cord could then be successfully pulled off or on.