How do I fix a broken bathroom pull cord ceiling light?

Question

Hello all
I have a ceiling light in my bathroom with a pull cord to switch it on and off. The cord itself has broken from the rest of the switch and the light is stuck on at the moment. I’ve not had this happen before, so I’ve never had to try and fix it. 
How could I fix this? Is the cord a replaceable part on these light switches? 
Any information would be appreciated!

Mark · Accepted Answer

There’s usually a plastic link in the cord just below the switch. If the cord has broken here (or between the link and the Nd of the cord) it’s just a matter of feeding a new length of cord through the link and securing it with a knot. If it’s broken inside the switch, the best solution would probably be replacing the switch as it was probably already too stiff thus causing the cord to break. If you’re not sure how to do
This, employ a qualified electrician

Arturs · Answer

Hi. Remove the pull cord switch cover and there should be a knot. Just remove the old knot and and attach new cord.
If it's entangled with anything electrical - you may be best to hire an electrician instead.

Mar · Answer

The cord inside the pull cord can’t be replaced if it has completely snapped from the inside of the pull cord switch itself. 
I would advise you get a qualified electrician to come and fit a new pull cord it should only cost you £30-40 supply and fit
I hope this helps

Mark · Answer

You need to replace the pull cord. If you opt to replace your pull cord yourself then turn off the lighting fuse for the bathroom. This is where your consumer unit is. Unscrew the pull cord remove the two cables then replace with new pull cord. Be sure to turn off the mains power for safety.

David · Answer

There is normally a little piece of string still dangling from the switch  that you can attach another string to. In your case I'm afraid you'll have to buy a new switch

Richard · Answer

You will need to replace the switch. Remember safe isolation process as the supply on the switch is constant live.
If you are unsure, hire a qualified electrician to do this for you instead.

James · Answer

follow the string to just under the main ceiling switch there is a small plastic 

Pull the string going down out and fit new string/cord

it is only a small hole so you may have to wet the new string to pull through.

otherwise its a new switch which will cost £30.00 including parts, labour and materials

Thomas · Answer

If the short cord coming from the base (about 2 inches) is still in place you can buy new cords from hardware shops, if not it’s a replacement pull switch. An electrician would be required to fit as it is a special location.

Paul · Answer

Depends on the type , probably cheaper to replace it for  £80 including the fitting. Get an electrician to do it !

Jamie · Answer

You're best off replacing the whole pull cord. By the time you've taken down the existing one and tried to replace the cord you could have replaced the whole thing.

How do I fix a broken bathroom pull cord ceiling light?

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