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Ceiling pull cord light switch
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:26 pm
by clanpipe
I have to renew the cord at the switch, the cord goes into a black 'box'inside the fitting and is secured by two screws. Does this mean I have to renew the whole switch or can I unscrew the 'box' to renew the cord?
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:40 pm
by BLAKEY1963
CLANPIPE
Isolate mains power , note where wires go and replace
wiv new pullcord switch
BLAKEY1963
Pull cord switch
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:34 pm
by clanpipe
Thanks Bakey, it does seem idiotic tha tthe whole swirtch has to be replaced but will persevere.
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:20 pm
by sparx
replace switch, if you attempt to open it you will have springs and bits of copper/brass every where,
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:53 pm
by moggy1968
they.re not expensive and trying to dismantle one just isn't worth the hassle
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:19 am
by acsimpson
Alternatilvely tie the new string on as close to the top of the old one as feasible, then cut the old one off.
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:56 am
by moggy1968
[quote="sparx"]replace switch, if you attempt to open it you will have springs and bits of copper/brass every where,[/quote]
Sparx,
is that the voice of experience there :wink:
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:29 pm
by sparx
Moggy, yup too right!
curiousity may have killed the cat but it gave me a face full of bits....
regards Sparx.