Pull cord switches let you control lights, extractor fans and showers in bathrooms, where a standard wall switch is not allowed within reach of water. Our pull cord switches range from 10A ceiling light switches to 50A double pole shower switches, from Click, BG, ML Knightsbridge and Knightsbridge.
Choosing the Right Pull Cord Switch
The rating you need depends on what the switch controls:
10A pull switch: bathroom lighting, one way or two way
10A fan isolator pull switch: isolating an extractor fan for maintenance
16A double pole pull switch: extractor fans, heated towel rails and small heaters
45A–50A double pole pull switch: electric showers, usually with a neon indicator
Shower Pull Cord Switches
An electric shower needs a double pole pull cord switch rated at least as high as the shower circuit, usually 45A or 50A. A neon or mechanical on/off indicator shows when the shower circuit is live.
Pull Cord Switch Finishes
White moulded: Click, BG, Knightsbridge
Metal: ML Knightsbridge antique brass, matt black, satin chrome and polished chrome
Installation in bathrooms must follow BS 7671 zone rules and should be carried out by a qualified electrician. Order your pull cord switch from ACAS Electrical with fast UK delivery, and next-day delivery available at checkout.
