2006-11-05 21:09:28 · 6 answers · asked by j c c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
And is there any way of doing it without channeling into the wall ( Husband not keen if it means too much hassle, mess etc., I'm trying to get round all the excuses)
2006-11-05 21:20:26 · update #1
Your going to have to rent or borrow a "mouse" a line of spring wire and "mouse" the wires through the walls drilling holes as you go. You'll have to decide if it's worth the trouble. And, it would be better if you make a plan, have an electrician do the real wire work.
2006-11-05 21:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to re-locate a light switch without all the hassle of chasing plasterwork and repairing/repainting is to use minitrunking on the surface.
Note that this work may fall under part "P" of the building regulations, this job should also be tested and a "Minor Works" certificate issued.
2006-11-05 22:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for safety matters you would have to have a qualifeid electrician come and carry out this work for. It is now a legal requirement, and should your husband be one, he would have to have another qualified edlectrcian carry out the work for him. Anyway, you would need to either go through the wall at the desired location or (depending on the way the house is electronically wired) loft/floor boards. Best bet would be to get the pro's in, you know they will do a good job and that it will not fail when you need it the most. (you know, when the lights go out, there is always something to walk into or stub your toe on! lol)
2006-11-05 23:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Need_to_know 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might consider installing a remote control light switch. I'll explain how it works. You install a device into where your light switch currently is and then mount the remote light switch where you want your new light switch to be. The remote will send a signal to the device you installed in your current light switch and turn the lights off and on.
2006-11-05 23:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always use Wiremold, it's not the pretties thing but it does save alot of aggrivation when moving a switch or outlet, heres a link, Hope this helps. http://www.wiremold.com/www/consumer/products/nonmetallic_raceway/index.asp
2006-11-05 23:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find where the power is and go from the ceiling
2006-11-05 21:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋