Pull Cord- bathroom light switch

Question

The string on my bathroom light pull cord has snapped above the knot near the base. Do I need a whole new switch to fix? Do I need an electrician?

Russell · Accepted Answer

No not necessarily need electrician just need to sort cord. Russ

Karl · Answer

Just the cord, any DIY store. No electrician required.

Richard · Answer

As per other comment,if you have enough cord to attach another pull cord too it is fine,hope that helps, regards Richie

Vilem · Answer

Handyman should be able to tie new pull cord on to the existing base

Jason · Answer

You'll need a new switch as the cord is usually contained within the plastic housing under the capping and usually cannot be easily reached.

Rafael · Answer

It is just a cord; depending on the switch, you could just simply attach a new cord. But I'd say, a cleaner job is to just buy a new switch; they are not all taht expensive and are easily available at B&Q. You dont need a qualified electrician either although, when replacing the switch, you should get electricity cut off. If replacing like for like switch, it's an easy swap. If you the switch has different dimensions, again, for a clean job you may need some extra work around the old switch ... 
Done this few times and it's very doable by a DIY-er like myself.

Adam · Answer

You will need to replace the switch. Remember safe isolation process as the supply on the switch is constant live. If you are unsure, hire a qualified electrician to do this for you instead

Livia · Answer

Hi Katherine, no you just need us to dismantle abs install a new string inside.

Sean · Answer

No , turn off the power supply to the switch, and the access the cord and you can replace it with a new cord

Geet · Answer

the mechanism can be opened , a new string purchased , fitted and will be as good as new

Pull Cord- bathroom light switch

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