Fan Isolator switch alternative

[Darpar]

Hi. Random question, but in our utility room we have an extraction fan like what is normally found in a bathroom. Currently doesn't come on with the light or anything like the bathroom one. It has its own independent isolator switch which leaves the fan on or off continuously. Does this have to be an 'isolator' switch, or could it be changed to a normal light switch type instead? Or a switch with a light to show it is turned on? Thanks

 

[Des 56]

Mk are rounded,it won't match that wall switch
Whatever make you want,all you need is a double pole switch with a neon and with or without a fuse
Try TLC site MK White Wiring Accessories - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/A_White_All/MK_All/index.html

 

[Darpar]

Sorry. Wanting mk as all others in the house are so will be changing the light switch to match this. Thanks for all your help so far. And thanks for the neon switch option. Is there an option without he neon light? And how will the wiring differ from what I have currently into the new switch?

 

[Toneyz]

So you want MK white Logic is that correct ?.

 

[Darpar]

So you want MK white Logic is that correct ?.

Yes that's correct. Going to be changing the size glenfiddich light switch to the left to mk logic and wanted the isolator switch to ideally match if possible or as close as can be. Not a big isolator type

 

[Darpar]

Yes that's correct. Going to be changing the size glenfiddich light switch to the left to mk logic and wanted the isolator switch to ideally match if possible or as close as can be. Not a big isolator type

Not a clue what happened with autocorrect there! Will be changing the light switch on the left. Hope that makes sense

 

[Leader]

Not a clue what happened with autocorrect there! Will be changing the light switch on the left. Hope that makes sense

Thought it was a new designer switch I hadn't heard of

 

[Taylortwocities]

Is there an option without he neon light? And how will the wiring differ from what I have currently

It's quite simple. Just google
Mk DP switch

Oh, here you are
Click this one instead

Wiring will be the same.

 

[Toneyz]

MK 10A D.P. K4876WHI may have to be ordered as may not be stocked at wholesalers you will need to get engraved FAN.

Light switch if 1 way MK K4870WHI or 2 way K4871WHI

 

[Darpar]

It's quite simple. Just google
Mk DP switch

Oh, here you are
Click this one instead

Wiring will be the same.

That's great. Thanks for your help. Been looking at the technical info for this type. I don't know which wire is load and which is supply. Any idea how I will. Find out?

It's quite simple. Just google
Mk DP switch

Oh, here you are
Click this one instead

Wiring will be the same.

That's great. Thanks for your help. Been looking at the technical info for this type. I don't know which wire is load and which is supply though

 

[Toneyz]

That's great. Thanks for your help. Been looking at the technical info for this type. I don't know which wire is load and which is supply. Any idea how I will. Find out?

That's great. Thanks for your help. Been looking at the technical info for this type. I don't know which wire is load and which is supply though

If you turn the fan off the live and neutral at the top should be live supply but this will need to be tested.

 

[Darpar]

If you turn the fan off the live and neutral at the top should be live supply but this will need to be tested.

That makes sense. Thank you!

 

[Taylortwocities]

That's great. Thanks for your help. Been looking at the technical info for this type. I don't know which wire is load and which is supply. Any idea how I will. Find out?

Simply by using a voltage test device.

 

[Darpar]

Hi all, just out of curiosity... If I get a switch with a fuse, the only one I can find is a 13a like this

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-13a-dp-switched-fused-connection-unit-with-flex-outlet-white/13479

Would this be OK for what I'm doing or will I need a 20a dp switch without fuse?

Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

I have already given you a link with a DP MK switch without a fuse.

It's quite simple. Just google
Mk DP switch

Oh, here you are
Click this one instead

Wiring will be the same.

Didn't you like my suggestion?
Your existing switch doesn't have a fuse, why do you think you now need one?

Use a fused DP FCU if you like.
You can change the fuse in there for whatever value is appropriate, but it's not necessary for a fan on a lighting circuit.

 

[Toneyz]

Can I point out to you that the thickness and look of a switched fused spur or D.P. switch is different to the light plate switch .