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Emergency Switches

Pull cord switches and emergency lighting test switches for bathrooms, bedrooms and managed lighting circuits. The 45A and 50A double pole pull cords carry a neon indicator and mechanical on-off, with a 3m red cord and bangles for an accessible, easy-reach pull. Test switches include a model with an LCD timer to log and check emergency lighting at the wall.

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Pull cords and lighting test switches

Emergency switches cover two practical jobs: pull cord switches for places where a wall switch is awkward to reach, and test switches that let you check emergency lighting from the wall. Both are everyday fittings for bathrooms, bedrooms and managed lighting circuits, chosen for being easy to operate and simple to read at a glance.

How pull cord switches work

A pull cord switch is operated by a hanging cord rather than a wall rocker, which keeps the electrical part away from wet hands in a bathroom and puts control within easy reach from a bed. The double pole models switch both sides of the supply, carry a neon indicator to show when they are on, and have a mechanical on-off action so the state is clear. A 3m red cord with bangles makes the pull easy to find and grip.

Lighting test switches

Emergency lighting needs checking so that it works when it is actually called on. A test switch lets you carry out that check at the wall rather than at the fitting, which makes routine testing far quicker. One model adds an LCD timer so you can log and track the checks you have run, which helps where testing needs to be recorded over time.

Where these suit

Pull cords are a common choice for bathrooms and bedrooms, and for accessible spaces where an easy-reach cord helps. Test switches belong on managed lighting circuits in homes and commercial settings where emergency lighting is in place and needs regular checking.

Choosing your switch

Match the current rating to the circuit you are fitting to, and decide whether you want a plain pull cord or a test switch with a timer. If you are unsure about the wiring, an electrician can fit these correctly. Free UK delivery over £99, worldwide shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pull cord switch used for?
It is a switch operated by a hanging cord instead of a wall rocker. That keeps the switch away from wet hands in a bathroom and puts it within easy reach from a bed, which is why it is common in those rooms.

What does double pole mean on these switches?
A double pole switch breaks both sides of the supply when it is off, rather than just one. The pull cord models are double pole and include a neon indicator that shows when the switch is on.

What is the red cord and bangles for?
The 3m red cord hangs from the switch so it can be reached easily, and the bangles give a clear, easy-to-grip point to pull. The length and colour make the cord simple to find and use.

What does an emergency lighting test switch do?
It lets you check emergency lighting from the wall rather than at the fitting itself, which makes routine testing quicker. One model adds an LCD timer so you can log and keep track of the checks you carry out.

Where should these switches be used?
Pull cords suit bathrooms, bedrooms and accessible spaces where an easy-reach cord helps. Test switches suit managed lighting circuits in homes and commercial settings where emergency lighting is fitted and needs regular checking.

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