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Replacing pull switch wall lights

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.45 PM

We currently have 2 wall lights in our living room in alcoves either side of the chimney breast that have independent pull switches on each light. Despite us having 2 wall switches in this room on opposite walls, they both control the ceiling light. We are looking at replacing the wall lights but the ones we keep finding that we like do not have switches on them and designed to be controlled using a wall switch. Are we limited to just replacing the wall lights with like for like i.e. with independent switches, or is it easy enough for an electrician to install a new wall switch to control them?

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Good afternoon, This depends on where the wires go that supply the wall lights. If they can be traced back to a junction box, center light or light switch you can change the use of them. For example, they sound like they are purposed as a main, you can then re purpose them to make them a switch wire by making two quick changes. If you were to get qualified and experienced electrician in, they will be able to do this for you. Hope this helps!

Answered4 October 2019

Buds Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5

East Cowes

The wires will meet somewhere. The output power to lights can have a kenetic module and switch fitted to enable switch operating system. An Electrician should know how to connect this if a standard switch can not be used due to chasing walls etc...

Answered8 October 2019

CAM Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5

Weymouth

Another option you have is to use smart lamps (such as Philips hue, ikeas Tradfri range or similar other brands) in the new wall fittings. With these you can have remote switches that you can put where you like and also control from a smart device. Some are colour changeable and most are dimmable given more control over your lighting.

Answered10 October 2019

Aaron Whitmill Electrical Services

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Northampton

As to a practical, easy to understand answer, if you live in a bungalow it’s no problem at all. If you live in a house, then expect some disruption. As in either the ceiling will need wiring access holes made or floorboards partly removed. Having a room with 2 centre lights brings the question, does the lounge cover an area of 2 bedrooms? For a qualified electrician all is possible. The amount of disruption and redecorating you want to accept and pay for is the main question you must ask yourself. The most economical way is obviously to keep individual pull chords.

Answered16 October 2019