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  1. Richard Cook

    Replacing a pull cord extractor fan with timer extractor fan

    I’m replacing an old 100mm extractor fan in the kitchen with a new one. The old one was a pull cord fan whereas I bought a timer one (no pull cord) thinking I could use the isolator switch (which is directly below the fan) as the on/off switch. The cabling is a 3 core and on the new fan there’s...
  2. robd

    Chrome pull switch with chain

    Basically as title, but can anyone recommend a good one. So far not seen a good one that I like, fitted a few for customers where you have to attach the chain to the normal string which is rubbish. It's for my own bathroom I want a chrome ceiling fitting and chrome chain as the strings just get...
  3. H

    Regarding cable specification

    A cable specification is like below. -below- LBR: Pull <=1KV(350-600)(SC)(Non-Armor) What does LBR mean? and What does Pull mean? And why in the US are AWG and kcmil mixed? Under the condition of 350-600, which size cable should I buy?
  4. S

    change light pull switch - different wiring inside

    hello the old light pull switch in my bathroom has broken and no longer pulls - i have bought a new one - but it looks different inside. is is just a case of taking the two wires from the old one and connecting them to the new one or is this something more difficult... as no doubt can be...
  5. Jake88

    Replacing pull chord light switch

    Hi all. DIY question. I've gone to replace a broken pull chord light in my bathroom (switching off mains power at MCU and testing before touching with a Voltage Tester Pen). There are 2 exposed red wires from two separate sets of housing, an exposed earth wire and a neutral wire that is...
  6. N

    Replacing a 2 way pull cord with 2 way switch

    Hi, I am trying to move my pull cords from the bathroom to a outside switch. I have a pull cord that controls a light and fan together. the wiring is shown in the picture. the 2 wires are live/sw and go into L2, the L1 (I assume is a neutral ?). How do I take this setup and wire into a...
  7. erergwerg

    Replacing pull cord thread

    Hello, I'm trying to replace the switch for the shower I'm not sure what to buy. Can I pick any pull cord switch from Screwfix? It is a Bristan 8.5KW electric shower Will this 45 amp be ok? https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-45a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white-with-neon/65167 Thanks in...
  8. S

    Attach pull cord to LED strip light

    I have a wardrobe with no lights or mains socket in it, I would like to put an LED light strip in there and somehow connect it to a pull cord switch and for power, I’d like to use batteries, probably 4xAA in a battery case which would have a positive and negative wire coming out of the end of...
  9. J

    Pull cord Light In Bathroom Help

    I am looking to change my Bathroom Light to motion sensor one. It's switched on by pull cord (intending to remove pull cord part and leave on) I wired it all up and tried it Light stays on .. all the time (see just under the door) but if you go into bathroom and stay still light will go out but...
  10. M

    Pull cord switch for power shower keeps breaking

    Hi All, I hope you are doing well. I keep having the issue with this pull cord switch to the power shower. I used a number of pull cord switches 45A and 50A ones mostly from Screwfix but I think the problem is with the wiring. As you can see on the picture the RED and BLACK twisted copper...
  11. B

    Mini cooper s r56 turbo wont start unless i pull high pressure fuel pump plug off, 2 wired plug.

    As per title any ideas, car just cut out dead and will not start unless I pull the 2 wire plug off the high pressure pump solenoid. I also get no reading at all on the dianostic fuel pressure check. I have 72 psi when connecting my fuel pressure gauge to the line.
  12. Dartlec

    Bathroom pull cords

    Would be interested to know how people would code this: Upstairs bathroom - with pull cord and shower switch above 2.25 (just)... but over the edge of the bath below shower. Not in a location where they are likely to be sprayed with water unless someone is really trying... 6mm cable to shower...
  13. P

    How do you like to pull wire?

    Some like to wire from the head end to the device. Others like to do it from device to head end. What would you do if you were pulling 4 cat5e wires. The closest to the head-end being at 250', next 300', next 350', last at 450'. Would you place your wire rolls at the head-end and pull toward the...
  14. T

    Is it legal for a master electrician to pull a permit for someone else?

    Hi, Is it legal for a master electrician to pull a permit for someone and not doing the project in Texas?
  15. N

    Advice on basic Fan extractor and pull cord light

    Hi I have recently wired a basic fan extractor to a pull cord bathroom light. I managed to get it working but I need someone to confirm the theory behind what I have done and I have some questions. Any knowledge will be appreciated. The fan is a basic fan, it has 3 wires. Blue, brown and...
  16. L

    Can I safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power when l pull down the shut off switch?

    Can l safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power box when l pull down the shut off switch
  17. A

    How to change a fuse in an old fuse box where fuse is not a pull out one

    Please the pic of my fuse box and guide how can I change the first floor fuse in this old fuse box. Note the fuse is not the pull out one. Also if you see in the pic it seems it comes out by unscrewing all the adjacent fuse which does not seem right? Experts please guide.
  18. A

    Pull Switch Advice Required

    I would appreciate some advice removing a bedroom pull switch from the lighting wiring. The pull switch is quite old and has no terminal markings on it. There are three wires which I have removed from the pull switch, one red, one red with grey shield (live) and one black. The light switch...
  19. J

    Bathroom pull switch with three sets of wires conundrum - help required!

    Hello! I’m looking to solve a problem that’s been bugging me for a few days now (and a few fuses!). So the switch broke on my bathroom pull switch and I attempted to replace it which is when the trouble began - there're three sets of wires for a start… IMG-3777 - https://ibb.co/TKs4n1c So...
  20. B

    Replacing pull switch with PIR Motion Sensor

    Hi, I am trying to replace a pull switch with a PIR Motion Sensor in a cupboard/wardrobe, but it does not seem to be working. The pull switch is connected to a cable from the ceiling, where both wires coming from the cable are brown. I this normal? I thought that it would just be a case of...

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