Pull cord socket fell off

Question

I tried to replace a pull cord, I cut the old one off and tried to unscrew the socket to loop the Bree string through, realised after it was much more complicated! I unscrewed a smaller white socket inside the socket and the lights went out and I accidentally dropped it with little pieces everywhere and have no idea how I can reattach the pull cord. 

Probably just need a new one? Issue is now the light was still on whilst it fell out and i can’t isolate the bathroom and turn that off only.

Simon · Accepted Answer

New pull cord/switch required, isolation of the lighting circuit will be at the main fuseboard.

George · Answer

Call a qualified electrician. Don't mess with electrics. No one should tell you how to rectify or fit new component as if you do it wrong and are electrocuted you could sue them.

Seyit Soner · Answer

Hi there. Yes. It will be easier for you to buy and install a new one. maybe you can recover the old one but it may not work.

Robert · Answer

Hi, yes you need to replace the complete pull cord and will only be able to isolate by mcb at supply until pull cord is replaced. Must isolate at supply before changing pull cord also

Billy · Answer

Yes sounds like best to replace the whole pull cord switch now.

Stuart · Answer

I would say you just need it replaced ASAP where are you based

John · Answer

Yes you will need a new one and you must Isolate the circuit for the room at the main board before replacing

Mohammad · Answer

You need replace it with new. But better replace whole consumer unit so in the future easy to fix.

Dmytro · Answer

We would need see photo of issue, but better buy new one and install.

David · Answer

You need a new pull cord. It is a very simple job for an electrician approximately 30 minutes and should not be expensive.

Pull cord socket fell off

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