Using a flat blade screwdriver, loosen each terminal for each wire and pull them free, ensuring terminals are loose enough to easily pull them out. Step 2 – Undo the two retaining screws holding the switch in place and carefully pull it down a little. There should be sufficient wiring to allow you to do this as with the lighter duty switch above

One thing to note however is that the switches do differ slightly. Whereas the 6 amp switch is single pole, the 45 amp switch will be double pole as it needs to be able to isolate both the live and neutral. In this DIY guide we look at how to install a pull cord switch. Regulations for Installing Pull Cord Switches As stated, in the majority of cases they are used in areas subject to water and moisture as the fact that you have a pull cord to turn the light or appliance on and off you are no where near any electrical internals that could easily have water splashed onto them causing serious electrical injury.

Repairing a Pull Cord Switch

If you want to try and save your broken switch, rather than throw it away and replace it with a new one, work through the steps below for your chosen type of switch. Repairing a 6amp Pull Cord Light Switch To fit a pull cord switch or indeed just replace the cord, you will need the following tools and products. If this does not work, then the switch must be replaced (see Replacing the switch section above). Repairing a 45 amp Pull Switch In most cases, the 45 amp version will have an integrated light and/or on/off indicator that states when the appliance is live and also turned on. For the first part of this guide we will work through replacing a standard 6 amp pull cord light switch. From step 6 we will explain changing a 45 amp isolation switch. Step 1 – Isolate the Switch and Circuit

The very first job to do before anything is to ensure the electricity is isolated for the circuit you will be working on.

Tools and Materials Needed for Repairing and Replacing a Pull Cord Switch

Step 3 – Using some maintenance spray such as WD40, apply the lubricant to the inside of the switch, where the wires are connected, especially in around the pull cord section

If this is ignored then you may face problems when trying to sell your property as if its had notifiable electrical work carried out, but for which the appropriate certificate from a qualified electrician cannot be produced. Additionally, it will also propably invalidate your home insurance. Step 3 – Spray the switch area with the a little maintenance spray or WD40 and attempt to loosen the spring to make the switch work properly. Hold it with one hand and pull the cord with the other Standard 6amp pull cord switch Tools and Materials Needed for Repairing and Replacing a Pull Cord SwitchTo do this, turn off the MCB of the lighting circuit you’re working on or if a fuse board, pull out the fuse.