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Bathroom lighting

Yahoo Message Number: 9031
I'm having all kinds of trouble with AOL this AM. I sent this message a couple of hours ago and it hasn't shown up anywhere, so I assume it was lost. I apologize if it shows up twice.
I have finally decided I'm tired of the target being in a shadow and intend to install a light fixture on the underside of the cabinet just above the back of the commode. I've tried the stick-on battery type and have decided to go with a permanent fixture. Since I am electrically challenged I need some advice as to whether the existing switch for the bathroom lights can handle an additional fixture, or should I connect above the switch and use the fixture's own switch for the additional light. I've had several of the little switches with the light in them fail, so I don't want to cause problems. On the other hand it would be more convenient to turn on both lights with one switch. Can anyone out there help me? Fred?

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811

Re: Bathroom lighting

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 9040
Walt

I have had the battery type that you hit to turn it on for 3 years and it works well at night when you do not want to turn on a big light. It is just for the guys and it is held in place by velco. Never has fallen off.

Bill G. 2001 Magna #5998

Bathroom lighting

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 9048
I have finally decided to do something about the fact I am aiming in a shadow because the light fixture is behind me. I intend to install a light under the cabinet over and just behind the commode ( I have tried the stick-on battery powered ones)and believe there is plenty of room. Not being electically talented, however, I don't know whether the existing light switch can stand another fixture or whether I should tap into the wiring above the switch and use the fixture's own switch. What I have in mind is a small flourescent fixture, but am open to suggestions. Fred?

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
 

Bathroom lighting

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 9062
I went ahead and installed a light. The local RV store had a nice 6" flourescent fixture for which they wanted 50 bucks. For $14 I bought a fixture with two automotive type bulbs which really lights up the place. Bill G made a good point re having only that light on at night so I wired it ahead of the light switch and use the switch on the fixture.

A pretty small project, but one that will pay dividends.

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811