Silent Bathroom Light Pull Cord
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Can anyone recommend a silent bathroom light pull cord switch? Lighting installed is LED and not compatible with dimming. My search so far has failed to yield a suitable product.
Whilst there is a certain comfort in having an early hours sit down pish, it would be preferable to have lighting available without creating a click that can wake an entire house.
Whilst there is a certain comfort in having an early hours sit down pish, it would be preferable to have lighting available without creating a click that can wake an entire house.
How about a battery powered light switch that links to a mains partner which does the actual switching?
www.retrotouch.co.uk/crystal-touch-light-switches....
The battery powered one works of 9v so can go anywhere, also is illuminated for nighttime convenience. I've used them in my last two bathrooms.
www.retrotouch.co.uk/crystal-touch-light-switches....
The battery powered one works of 9v so can go anywhere, also is illuminated for nighttime convenience. I've used them in my last two bathrooms.
Might something like this work? It's a dimable version which, presumably, doesn't work with a mechanical mechanism hence no/low(er) noise. Added bonus is that as it dims it could be beneficial for nighttime use, although do make sure your lamp is dimmable (and doesn't sit in parallel with a fan which might need a bit more though if so).
Personally I'd look to replace it with a conventional switch outside the bathroom - is that an option for you?
Personally I'd look to replace it with a conventional switch outside the bathroom - is that an option for you?
Thanks for all the responses. It has rather opened my eyes to alternatives.
PIR is the obvious solution but would prefer to control ourselves. It's nice to have the option of light during the night but similarly it's nice to have the option of dark.
There isn't anywhere within a reasonable distance to install a switch outside of the bathroom. The surroundings are difficult to explain in text.
Perhaps a remote controlled switch on the ceiling, does such a product exist? I note another contributor suggests a 'mains switcher' combined with a battery touch switch. Could do without the battery touch pad for the reason above but the switch concept would be good with perhaps a small mobile remote controller.
PIR is the obvious solution but would prefer to control ourselves. It's nice to have the option of light during the night but similarly it's nice to have the option of dark.
There isn't anywhere within a reasonable distance to install a switch outside of the bathroom. The surroundings are difficult to explain in text.
Perhaps a remote controlled switch on the ceiling, does such a product exist? I note another contributor suggests a 'mains switcher' combined with a battery touch switch. Could do without the battery touch pad for the reason above but the switch concept would be good with perhaps a small mobile remote controller.
DuncB7 said:
Thanks for all the responses. It has rather opened my eyes to alternatives.
PIR is the obvious solution but would prefer to control ourselves. It's nice to have the option of light during the night but similarly it's nice to have the option of dark.
There isn't anywhere within a reasonable distance to install a switch outside of the bathroom. The surroundings are difficult to explain in text.
Perhaps a remote controlled switch on the ceiling, does such a product exist? I note another contributor suggests a 'mains switcher' combined with a battery touch switch. Could do without the battery touch pad for the reason above but the switch concept would be good with perhaps a small mobile remote controller.
You still have a switch somewhere but the PIR is further down the line. So if it is off at the switch then it is off full stop, if the switch is on then the PIR controls whether the light is on or not.PIR is the obvious solution but would prefer to control ourselves. It's nice to have the option of light during the night but similarly it's nice to have the option of dark.
There isn't anywhere within a reasonable distance to install a switch outside of the bathroom. The surroundings are difficult to explain in text.
Perhaps a remote controlled switch on the ceiling, does such a product exist? I note another contributor suggests a 'mains switcher' combined with a battery touch switch. Could do without the battery touch pad for the reason above but the switch concept would be good with perhaps a small mobile remote controller.
TLC Direct do a Quinetic switch, which can mount anywhere, has no battery, and works a remote switch - not cheap, but probably does everything you want it to
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
LemonParty said:
TLC Direct do a Quinetic switch, which can mount anywhere, has no battery, and works a remote switch - not cheap, but probably does everything you want it to
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
Excellent, this looks like a great solution.https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
Fuses protect against overload. The lack of an Earth connection is a result of it being double insulated - designed and manufactured in a way that a live wire is unable to electrify the enclosure. Your light/fan/whatever will still likely need one - just pass the existing Earth connection through to it (ie. it is not routed via the receiver).
MJNewton said:
Fuses protect against overload. The lack of an Earth connection is a result of it being double insulated - designed and manufactured in a way that a live wire is unable to electrify the enclosure. Your light/fan/whatever will still likely need one - just pass the existing Earth connection through to it (ie. it is not routed via the receiver).
Many thanks. Seems so bloody obvious when pointed out. I guess that's how one learns.DuncB7 said:
LemonParty said:
TLC Direct do a Quinetic switch, which can mount anywhere, has no battery, and works a remote switch - not cheap, but probably does everything you want it to
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
Excellent, this looks like a great solution.https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
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