Re: RE: OT: Halogen spotlights for bathroom

["Andrew Walker" <andrew.walker@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

These links from Patrick Doocey over on UK_SelfBuild explained it quite
well for me

Yes, basically IP44 protection required, even if using SELV.

http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%201.pdf
    (bath)
http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%202.pdf
  (shower)





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Andy,

My understanding is that it would HAVE to be IP44 or above, the RCD
shouldn't be treated as primary form of protection. Personally I've ran
IP55 12volt halogens in the bathroom, they give a nicer light and are
safer.

I am currently installing a new bathroom and have a whirlpool bath to
install. This runs of a normal 3 pin plug 240v and I am not sure how this
should be wired up.. i.e. if I run 240v to a socket under bath (that is on
its own RCD protected spur) and not accessible without removing the bath
panel then is that OK? I am thinking of actually using an external IP65
rated socket enclosure as a double precaution. It sound OK to me but am
concerned that it might not be acceptable if I ever sell the house..

Always make me smile that when you go on holiday (Spain, France etc) they
have light switches and even sockets in their bathrooms..
..Bl**dy UK Nanny state !

Marcus

From: "andy_walkuk" andy_walkuk@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon May 8, 2006 0:16am(PDT)

I know this is a little OT guys but I did post to UK_SelfBuild and got
absolutely zero response.

Father wants to put some mains halogen spotlights in the bathroom.

Does anything fitted in Zone 1 (above a shower) have to be IP44 rated or
as long as it is working off a 30mA earth leakage trip is it OK?

B&Q do some special shower halogens that are IP44 for =A314 but can he
use
anything as long as they are off an earth trip?

Do the same rules apply if he goes down the 12V route?

Thanks
Andy