I tried to change my bathroom pull cord and when unscrewing fixture from the ceiling all the pieces came apart that the cord was attatched to, I havent got a clue how to put them back together can anyone help please?

sarah, April 2008

Sarah are you implying all women are stupid when it comes to DIY?

It will be cheaper to replace the whole fitting, these usually come with instructions. But as said below mark which wires go where and turn the lighting breakers OFF first.

Mr Handy Andy, April 2008

I wouldnt worry too much about the cables for one night.

If they were to touch together all that would happen is the light would come on.

Well the switch line anyway.

If you do anymore please turn the lighting breakers off first.

The better pull switches MK etc have a joiner about 3 inches from the top of the cord so as you can replace it without any taking apart at all

I really would suggest an electrician or handyman.

Regards

Steve, April 2008

ps will it be safe to use the bathroom tonight as there are bare wires there now (on the ceiling).

sarah, April 2008

Thanks for reply Jon. I know this will sound stupid (I am a woman) but do I need to replace the whole of the plastic piece that gets screwed onto the other half of plastic on the ceiling? It is the bathroom light, what a pain, I only wanted to change the cord!

sarah, April 2008

Don't bother trying to put it back together Sarah - you really need a new one. If its a light switch thats broken then buy a two way one.....if its the shower pull switch you'll need a double pole one. Note the position of any wires after the electric is turned off by the terminal name...two way switch terminals are marked com, L1, L2, etc.

John, April 2008