UK Shaver socket to light switch

Kev637 · Aug 14, 2021

Hello all,
I have a shaver socket that I would like to change for a light switch. The socket is wired into the light circuit. The problem I have is that the shaver socket is vertical and fixed on a tiled wall. The only switch I can find that fits is a 2 gang 45A vertical DP switch. Can this be used as a light switch, I’m guessing that the load in live would be the Com and the load out live would be the L1.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.

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westward10 · Aug 14, 2021

Why are you trying to change it to a light switch. In normal circumstances the wiring configuration would not achieve the actions of a switch.

Kev637 · Aug 14, 2021

westward10 said:
Why are you trying to change it to a light switch. In normal circumstances the wiring configuration would not achieve the actions of a switch.

Was hoping to use the existing shaver point to control the lights either side of the mirror rather than fitting a new back box and switch and fitting a blanking plate on the shaver back box.

westward10 · Aug 14, 2021

What is controlling them at present.

Kev637 · Aug 14, 2021

westward10 said:
What is controlling them at present.

Nothing, not connected yet. That’s the next step.

westward10 · Aug 14, 2021

How far is that shaver socket from what I assume is the shower cubicle.

telectrix · Aug 14, 2021

fit a Quinetic receiver in the cabinet. wire less switch anywhere, even outside the bathrom.

Kev637 · Aug 14, 2021

westward10 said:
How far is that shaver socket from what I assume is the shower cubicle.

It’s a new build flat.

Deleted account · Aug 14, 2021

Kev637 said:
It’s a new build flat.

Can’t see the sink in that picture.

Kev637 · Aug 14, 2021

Paignton pete said:
Can’t see the sink in that picture.

It’s directly below the mirror. The WC is on the opposite wall to the sink and mirror. No bidet.

westward10 · Aug 14, 2021

I would recommend you get an electrician involved because what you intend to do requires alterations to the existing wiring system and hence requires notification under Part P of the Building Regulations.