Ceiling Pull down switch help

tilamok

Hi

I am trying to replace a ceiling pull switch in my bathroom. It is linked to an extractor fan.

I have bought a replacement but this one needs 4 wires and my existing switch has only 2 wires.

Is there a way to use this switch to replace the existing one? I have tried various combinations with no luck

This is a pic of the new switch
http://s21.postimg.org/aq8khcahz/image.jpg

Many thanks for your help

Myser

You have purchased a high current shower/immersion heater pull cord switch.

You needed this type instead:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-6a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white/17309

The one you have may also offer slightly more physical resistance when operating it.

You can use the one that you have but it's probably best to buy the correct one.

tilamok

Hi Myser

Thanks for the reply

Those guys at B&Q told me to buy that switch

I'll get a new one

Myser

Take it back and swap it for the MK one instead. B&Q do sell them but probably a little more expensive than Screwfix. Ironic as Screwfix are part of the same group as B&Q (Kingfisher)!

Don't go for the cheaper ones like Crabtree etc.

keystone

tilamok wrote: »

Those guys at B&Q told me to buy that switch

Why am I not surprised. Thats Lesson Number 1 on the "how to do business with a DIY shed" course learned isn't it?

Cheers

tilamok

I bought the switch and installed it without too much difficulty

I am very pleased now that it is working fine. I have checked it a few times