Bathroom Pull Light Replacement

[barry1010]

My bathroom pull light isn't working properly and I think it is time to replace it. Obviously, it dangles from the ceiling.
Is there a modern replacement that can be fitted to the ceiling, perhaps a motion sensor or a new-fangled thing I haven't thought of?

[Gizmonster]

It's easy enough to replace the existing one. I changed ours a while ago ..... and if I can do it, anyone can :)

Available from Screwfix for £2.16:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/10ax-2-way-pull-cord-switch-white/70874

[Hymie]

You could consider fitting something like this – but if you do, be prepared to wave your arms about every few minutes while bathing to switch the light back on.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinc-thebe-indoor-white-pir-sensor-360/1670k

[Buenchico]

While you're considering alternatives, I'll point out that (by far) the most frequent problems occurring with bathroom pull switches is simply that a screw fitting needs tightening up.

Turn the power off and unscrew the switch cover. The cord is connected to the switch by a brass woss-is-name that simply screws into it. That tends to come a bit undone over time. Simply screw it up again firmly again and the switch will work like new.

However, if you still want to go ahead with a replacement, this page indicates the type of units that are available these days:
https://persona.uk.com/best-quiet-bathroom-light-switch/

[barry1010]

Thanks all, I’ll have a go at the fix. Fingers crossed

[The Builder]

I would imagine you're pretty good with "tech" Barry.
Consider "Kinetic Switches."
You fit the "receiver" in place of the pull-switch on the ceiling. This is the actual switching part.
The "transmitter" can be self-adhesive. You can stick it on a wall or even carry it around with you.

There's no mains power in the transmitter (or batteries). When you press the switch, it converts the "kinetic energy" into a wireless signal that fires the switch on the ceiling.

Also ideal for converting one-way switching to two-way. Useful for adding an extra switch for a ceiling light. (You keep it on your bedside table for instance.)

[The Builder]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Manufacturers/Quinetic/index.html?ad_position=&source=adwords&;ad_id=398484654150&placement=&kw=kinetic%20switch&network=g&matchtype=b&ad_type=&;product_id=&product_partition_id=&;campaign=ROAS_Wiring_Accessories&version=finalurl_v3&gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_VaSCnMnNQFcKocSbrucSq1SXcle9y4bf10PwLJTnhz-ByrpEOl_ThoCuYYQAvD_BwE

[barry1010]

Buen, your description bears no relation to the inside of my 60+ year old light pull. I can't fix it so I'll have to look at the alternatives.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone

[THECORBYLOON]

Not related to the problem but many year ago, I decided the cord on the light was too long.

Got the ladder out, took out the cord, cut it, put it back in, climbed down the ladder and put it past.

It was a good while later, I thought, "Hang on..."

[Bazile]

//climbed down the ladder and put it past//

?

[THECORBYLOON]

Put it away

[barry1010]

Ha ha! Sort of daft thing I'd do. I never see the obvious solution