Heater on/off switches in bathroom

[uncle_bob]

Hi

There is no standard cover for those switches. You could design and 3D print something, but it would take a bit of work.

Bob

[AtomicNo13]

What's to stop the kids from lifting a lid and flipping the switches?

Seems like an enticement to me!

[DoubleR]

Originally Posted by AtomicNo13

What's to stop the kids from lifting a lid and flipping the switches?

Seems like an enticement to me!

The cover that I'm describing has a lock and key.

[D44]

Originally Posted by devilsbox

Yup, we're always hitting the heater switches while fumbling for the light switch.



Larry

We have this setup in our bathroom. Where can we get lighted replacement switches for the gas/electric heater switches?

[greghoro]

I've been looking for a similar solution. But more for "leave this switch alone" functionality over securing the switch from a determined child.

I have an idea but am still looking for the right fixture.

Came to me when I was looking at cooking pots at resale shop. A lid handle, one that forms a bridge for your fingers to lift the lid. It would bridge over the switch. Attachment to the wall could be via Dual-lock type Velcro or by the use of magnets on the bridge and a small steel strip affixed to the wall

Perhaps some sort of cabinet pull or screen door handle could also fit the bill.

As I said, still in the brainstorming stage


Greg

[DoubleR]

Originally Posted by greghoro

I've been looking for a similar solution. But more for "leave this switch alone" functionality over securing the switch from a determined child.

I have an idea but am still looking for the right fixture.

Came to me when I was looking at cooking pots at resale shop. A lid handle, one that forms a bridge for your fingers to lift the lid. It would bridge over the switch. Attachment to the wall could be via Dual-lock type Velcro or by the use of magnets on the bridge and a small steel strip affixed to the wall

Perhaps some sort of cabinet pull or screen door handle could also fit the bill.

As I said, still in the brainstorming stage

Greg

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This is a good idea, but the youngest grandson is 4 years old and that wouldn't challenge him at all. Now grandma, maybe. Ha ha

[sheriff1]

Originally Posted by D44

We have this setup in our bathroom. Where can we get lighted replacement switches for the gas/electric heater switches?

https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/...toured-lighted

[DoubleR]

Going to give this a try next week. A little work with a Dremal tool and it might just take care of accidental switching off the electrical and/or propane switches for the hot water heater. It also has the ability to put a small lock on the lid. Thermostat covers are just too big at Lowes, so I'm going to try this.

[pcskier]

Originally Posted by DoubleR

Going to give this a try next week. A little work with a Dremal tool and it might just take care of accidental switching off the electrical and/or propane switches for the hot water heater. It also has the ability to put a small lock on the lid. Thermostat covers are just too big at Lowes, so I'm going to try this.

Try what? You didn't specify which solution. Curious what you chose and how it turned out.

[DoubleR]

Originally Posted by pcskier

Try what? You didn't specify which solution. Curious what you chose and how it turned out.

. I tried attaching a picture of the cover again. Maybe it takes some time to appear. I'll work on this possible fix early next week and try and post pictures if it works.

[DoubleR]

Picture of cover to try.

[D44]

Originally Posted by sheriff1

https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/...toured-lighted

Thank you - may give that a try!

[YippieKiYa]

I like that idea, too.

[DoubleR]

It worked and if necessary it has a place in the lower left corner for a small lock.

It has hinges for both the long and short side. I chose the hinges on the long side and put them on top. I just sanded off the hinges on the short side along with opening the hole a little so the switches could fit flush. Actually a pretty easy fix.

[DoubleR]

A picture with the lockable door open. I had to narrow the plate both top and bottom with the wording and pictures on it to fit inside the lockable box.

[thoreau2104]

I have a 2015 FC Bunk and its the same problem. From the first time I walked into the bathroom I wondered why in the world those two switches were mounted in that location. We have two kids and travel with other friends with kids and this was a problem the first few trips but the kids are learning now. My wife well that is another story.

But that is a nice clean looking work around. Great job.

[pcskier]

Originally Posted by DoubleR

A picture with the lockable door open. I had to narrow the plate both top and bottom with the wording and pictures on it to fit inside the lockable box.

Looks great. Good solution.

[DoubleR]

Thanks for the comments.

Sometimes just walking around in a home improvement you find a solution that works really well.

Happy camping.

[Susie Warren]

After much pondering, I came up with this solution. I made this paper shield out of card stock paper and used a reusable adhesive to afix it to the wall. So far, so good.