Lighting switch with neon indicator?

[Tomdhu]

We have a bathroom which has lights (and fan) switched on by a single switch located outside by the door.
I would like to replace this with a switch that has a neon indicator which would show when it is occupied.
I know that neon indicators are common on 13 amp sockets and spur switches.
How can it be arranged on a simple lighting switch?

 

[littlespark]

There would need to be a neutral at the switch position.

If it’s an older property, there might just be a live and the switch wire.

 

[brianmoooore]

20A double pole switches with neons are readily available. A bit heavier to use, but otherwise the same in appearance as an ordinary light switch.
You need a neutral to be present, as said above, but if there is, connect so that the neutral to the neon is switched by the otherwise unused half of the switch, to avoid the possibility of the neon glowing dimly when off.

 

[DefyG]

I would like to replace this with a switch that has a neon indicator which would show when it is occupied.

Does everyone switch the lights on when they need the bathroom? I certainly dont!

 

[Tomdhu]

Does everyone switch the lights on when they need the bathroom? I certainly dont!

Depends how desperate they are to do the business

 

[mainline]

Does everyone switch the lights on when they need the bathroom? I certainly dont!

Having some light may avoid missing the target and getting wet feet

Unless of course you sit down, like i do sometimes as a treat.

 

[DefyG]

Depends how desperate they are to do the business

Do you need the light on regardless of how urgent? Dont you know where it is by now?

 

[DefyG]

Having some light may avoid wet feet.

Unless you sit down of course, like i do sometimes as a treat.

Perhaps I'm lucky (or spoilt), we have a window that lets light in during the day!

 

[EddieB]

We have a bathroom which has lights (and fan) switched on by a single switch located outside by the door.
I would like to replace this with a switch that has a neon indicator which would show when it is occupied.
I know that neon indicators are common on 13 amp sockets and spur switches.
How can it be arranged on a simple lighting switch?

I had to laugh at this one, in my house that neon would be on 24hrs, the amount of times the light gets left on with nobody in there. Just. because that neon is on doesn't mean its occupied, But I wish you well.

 

[Avo Mk8]

Just fit one of these

 

[EddieB]

Just fit one of these
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Without a neon I see

 

[mainline]

Without a neon I see

If your that intent then:
Drill a hole in the door and a red lens so you can see when the lights on.

Drop a neutral to the switch.

Use a DP switch to drive a battery circuit

Add another light from the bathroom light and put it above door in the ceiling.

Add a buzzer to the bathroom light to ensure nobody hogs it.

 

[EddieB]

If your that intent then:
Drill a hole in the door and a red lens so you can see when the lights on.

Drop a neutral to the switch.

Use a DP switch to drive a battery circuit

Add another light from the bathroom light and put it above door in the ceiling.

Add a buzzer to the bathroom light to ensure nobody hogs it.

That'll do !!