UK Shaver socket to light switch

[Kev637]

Hello all,
I have a shaver socket that I would like to change for a light switch. The socket is wired into the light circuit. The problem I have is that the shaver socket is vertical and fixed on a tiled wall. The only switch I can find that fits is a 2 gang 45A vertical DP switch. Can this be used as a light switch, I’m guessing that the load in live would be the Com and the load out live would be the L1.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.

 

[westward10]

Why are you trying to change it to a light switch. In normal circumstances the wiring configuration would not achieve the actions of a switch.

 

[Kev637]

Why are you trying to change it to a light switch. In normal circumstances the wiring configuration would not achieve the actions of a switch.

Was hoping to use the existing shaver point to control the lights either side of the mirror rather than fitting a new back box and switch and fitting a blanking plate on the shaver back box.

 

[westward10]

What is controlling them at present.

 

[Kev637]

What is controlling them at present.

Nothing, not connected yet. That’s the next step.

 

[westward10]

How far is that shaver socket from what I assume is the shower cubicle.

 

[telectrix]

fit a Quinetic receiver in the cabinet. wire less switch anywhere, even outside the bathrom.

 

[Kev637]

How far is that shaver socket from what I assume is the shower cubicle.

It’s a new build flat.

 

[Deleted account]

It’s a new build flat.

Can’t see the sink in that picture.

 

[Kev637]

Can’t see the sink in that picture.

It’s directly below the mirror. The WC is on the opposite wall to the sink and mirror. No bidet.

 

[westward10]

I would recommend you get an electrician involved because what you intend to do requires alterations to the existing wiring system and hence requires notification under Part P of the Building Regulations.

 

[Vortigern]

Hey, where did the lights go in the second pic?

 

[Kev637]

Hey, where did the lights go in the second pic?

??
Well spotted.