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Q: Is it required for bathroom light switches to be protected by the GFCI?
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Why do bathroom light switches have cords hanging from them?

It's easier to handle.


How is the light switch in the bathroom different to other light switches?

It is not any different except that it cannot be located within reach of the tub or shower.


Do you need gfci on bathroom fan?

No. The only thing required to be gfci protected is a receptacle. I've never understood why light fixtures, fans, and other appliances do not required protection around so much water, but they do not. They should, however, be listed for damp locations.


Are light switches required on all lights or are pull strings allowed?

A pull-string or pull-chain switch IS a light switch. Some other types of light switches are called wall switches and cord switches.For more information see the answers to the Related questions shown below.


Where can you purchase light switches online?

Light switches can be purchased from SparkyDirect, they have a huge range of light switches other websites offering light switches are HomeBase, argos and ebay.


Why do bathrooms have pull strings or switches outside?

To make it easier to use. I prefer a light switch on the outside of the bathroom because it makes it easier to find especially if I am in a hurry.


Why does bathroom light go off when you turn on bedroom light?

That's one I've never seen. Does the bathroom light turn ON when the bedroom light is switched Off? Does the bathroom light switch turn the bathroom light on and off normally when the bedroom light switch is left on? Need to answer these questions, then find where the bathroom light power comes from. It's power supply should either go directly from the power oanel to the bathroom light or to the bathroom light switch. The bathroom light switch merely acts as an interrupter for the hot leg of this power supply.


What will happen if the two switches connected to light up a single bulb are on?

It is dependant on whether the switches are in wired in a parallel or series configuration. If the switches are wires in parallel then both switches would have to be off to turn the light bulb off. Either switch could turn the light bulb on. If the switches are wired in series then both switches would have to be on to turn the light bulb on. Either switch could turn the light bulb off.


What are light switches made from?

Modern light switches are made from plastic, copper, and (maybe) coiled steel springs.


Where are light switches made?

In a light switch factory......


If you have a light in your kitchen operated by two different switches is it right that you should still get a power reading when the switches are off?

Yes, because the light is using 3-way switches. There is always "power" travelling between the switches.


Your light has a dimmer switch on and the light wont work?

Dimmer switches go bad, more often than regular switches.