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Adding a pull cord to a wall light

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  • 29-07-2017 11:18pm
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    oisin_reme
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi, I'm replacing an existing wall light in my bathroom that is wired but is not connected to the wall switch, it operates via a pull cord.

    I want to replace the light, is my only choice to select a light fitting with a pull cord (I don't want to connect it up to a new switch) or is it possible to add a pull cord to a light that is sold without one?


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    oisin_reme wrote: »
    Hi, I'm replacing an existing wall light in my bathroom that is wired but is not connected to the wall switch, it operates via a pull cord.

    I want to replace the light, is my only choice to select a light fitting with a pull cord (I don't want to connect it up to a new switch) or is it possible to add a pull cord to a light that is sold without one?

    Would it be possible to post a picture of the light or a link to an image of it?
    Is the pull cord part of the light fitting or a separate device?


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    oisin_reme
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭oisin_reme


    aido79 wrote: »
    Would it be possible to post a picture of the light or a link to an image of it?
    Is the pull cord part of the light fitting or a separate device?

    The existing light is one of those shaver style ones, the pull cord looks to be part of the light fitting, see attached photo.


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    oisin_reme wrote: »
    The existing light is one of those shaver style ones, the pull cord looks to be part of the light fitting, see attached photo.

    Is there any reason why you don't want to replace it with a similar light? You would be making an easy job difficult by replacing it with a different type of light and then trying to add a pull cord to that light.


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    oisin_reme
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭oisin_reme


    aido79 wrote: »
    Is there any reason why you don't want to replace it with a similar light? You would be making an easy job difficult by replacing it with a different type of light and then trying to add a pull cord to that light.

    Short answer is I don't like the light, the bathroom is being renovated and it doesn't match, I've seen a light that I really like but it doesn't have a pull cord.


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    Tails142
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    The only pull cords you will get are designed to be hung from the ceiling, so this will involve a rewire anyway.

    Most people would go with an illuminated bathroom mirror nowadays rather than separate mirror and light. Is the light you have found a bathroom light? Would need to be due to risk of condensation and unusual that such a light wouldn't have a pull cord.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4328719/Trail/searchtext%3EBATHROOM+MIRROR.htm


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    Tails142
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    I actually found a small pull cord, http://www.ebay.ie/itm/PULL-SWITCH-660-mm-PULL-CORD-BATHROOM-MIRROR-TABLE-LAMP-LIGHT-VERY-SMALL-/112076958964?hash=item1a184eacf4:g:giQAAOSwbYZXZB0k

    I don't know if you could add this to your chosen lamp, it would be dodgy I'd say. If you look at the ebay listing, the picture shows a safety note saying the the pull cord is only to be used to replace an existing pull cord, so the product isn't intended for addition to a light not designed for it.


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    dodzy
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    its a long shot, but if this fits the intended scheme, it'd be an easy swap out.

    http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-escala-chrome-effect-incandescent-bathroom-wall-light/847621_BQ.prd


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