Switch – Could precipitation from steam cause a light switch to short circuit

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Our bathroom isn't properly ventilated and so gets really steamy. Last night after my partner had a shower I turned the light on only to be electrocuted by the switch and have the light bulb blow. Is it possible that water got into either the switch or the light socket? And if it is how do we stop it?

The house is at least 80 years old and its clear there is quite a bit of water damage to the bathroom.

Best Answer

You should move that switch to the outside of the bathroom or install a pull cord switch. You are correct that water will get into both and I really would not be using that switch again.