Two basic switch/indicator questions...

[deliveryguyuk]

Hi Guys,
I've recently moved in to an upstairs flat and in the bathroom there is fused switch on the roof - which I have to turn on so that the extractor fan would come on... Can I remove the fused switch and fit a cord pull type switch? Any ideas why there would be a fused switch fitted?

Also, I have a shared staircase and at the bottom I have a switch that turns on a light in the staircase, in the lounge there is a double pole, single gang switch, one switch controls the staircase light. I'm wondering if there is a way to have some kind of indicator (red led etc) display if the staircase light is turned on - no matter which switch is used?

Thanks in advance

 

[Wilko]

Hi DG and welcome to the Forum!
Manufacturers of extractor fans sometimes specify a 3 A fuse in the supply for safety reasons. A pull switch could be added to the existing circuit, but I wouldn't remove the fused switch without confirming whether the fan needs it.

 

[PEG]

Hi,have you the right to alter the lighting arrangements?

 

[deliveryguyuk]

Hi,have you the right to alter the lighting arrangements?

Yes, there is no issue with that.

 

[PEG]

Hi,if you could explain why you have a need for an indicator lamp,and where it needs fitting,it may aid assistance.

 

[deliveryguyuk]

Hi,if you could explain why you have a need for an indicator lamp,and where it needs fitting,it may aid assistance.

Sure, Basically its a shared hallway - between myself and one other neighbour. He insists on turning on my light and going in to his flat - despite me asking him not too etc... I wouldn't mind but he can't turn off my light upstairs so it ends up staying on until I notice it...

So I'm thinking of fitting something like those light switches with a little red light, so that when the light is turned on either in my lounge, or on the staircase, the light would illuminate and then I can see easily if the light is on (Meaning I don't have to keep checking outside...)

I did see some 240v led's which I'm guessing I could wire up inline and drill a small mounting hole in the switch face to do the job but wondered if there was something better off the shelf?

I was thinking of something similar to the attached image, but for indoor use...

 

[Taylortwocities]

Can I remove the fused switch and fit a cord pull type switch? Any ideas why there would be a fused switch fitted?

You could leave the fused switch there and add a pull-cord switch to enable/disable the fan. But the fuse must remain in place. It is there for a reason. Maybe the MI's demand it or the supply could be from a 32A ring final circuit for instance.

Also, I have a shared staircase and at the bottom I have a switch that turns on a light in the staircase, in the lounge there is a double pole, single gang switch, one switch controls the staircase light. I'm wondering if there is a way to have some kind of indicator (red led etc) display if the staircase light is turned on - no matter which switch is used?

Need to see the wiring in both switches. There may be a way, but it depends........

 

[deliveryguyuk]

This is the downstairs one...

 

[deliveryguyuk]

and my lounge one (I've marked the side of the switch in a black circle)

 

[Taylortwocities]

Um. Are there any more wires of connectors in the upstairs box?

 

[ipf]

It's a basic 2 gang 2 way switch with strappers to upstairs, live at down and switch wire (grey) upstairs. No neutrals involved so neon/led is not really a possibility.
Get a spark in to loop a mains alarm sounder off the light....that'll remind him to switch it off. ..and make you run up the stairs quickly.

 

[Spoon]

IGet a spark in to loop a mains alarm sounder off the light....that'll remind him to switch it off.

Cracking idea.. Wish I would have thought of that.
http://cpc.farnell.com/klaxon/slm-0001/sounder-master-blaster/dp/SR06574?st=sounder

 

[Toneyz]

Maybe PIR light fittings and blank off switches or vacuum switches.

 

[Toneyz]

Cracking idea.. Wish I would have thought of that.
http://cpc.farnell.com/klaxon/slm-0001/sounder-master-blaster/dp/SR06574?st=sounder

Just hope they don't come home late at night.

 

[telectrix]

fit a PIR.

 

[deliveryguyuk]

yeah I thought about pir, but he will still use it - sounds pathetic I know but he has an identical one - just I guess I pay for mine and he pays for his, so if he uses mine then its all good...

I'm thinking a test switch type thing with the little key haha....

 

[Taylortwocities]

You’d need a PIR that has a changeover switch for the 2-way switching. Never seen one of those!
You’d need one at top and bottom pc the stairs.

 

[PEG]

So this is a communal area? How is the circuit arrangement set up,with regard to the two flats,and this staircase?