Can you have a socket in a bathroom UK?
Electrical sockets are permitted in bathrooms or shower rooms as long as they are located more than 3m from the edge of the bath or shower. Specially designed shaver units are an exception to this rule and can be located slightly nearer, but still no closer than 600mm from the bath or shower.
What plug is a UK bathroom?
British electrical safety regulations are very tight, and normal outlets are not allowed anywhere near water. In a bathroom, you can only put BS 4573 shaver sockets. These sockets accept European, Australian, and sometimes (if a transformer for 115V is included) US plugs.
Can you have a normal plug socket in a bathroom?
Sockets. Sockets are not allowed in bathrooms or shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units) unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath or shower.
Can you have a 13a socket in a bathroom?
Yes you can but it would need to be a big bathroom to get one 3m away from the bath and/or shower. The regs also specify all circuits in a bathroom must be RCD protected, including lighting.
Can I install a shaver socket in my bathroom UK?
In short, yes, a shaver socket should always be connected using an FCU (fused connection unit). Shaver sockets without transformers should not be used in a wet area such as a shower room or bathroom.
Why do British bathrooms have no plug sockets?
Why are there no plug sockets in British bathrooms? The reason that there are no plus sockets in bathrooms is simple – having an exposed plug socket can increase the risk of electric shock. Plugs in England generally use 240-volt power, twice the amount found in US plugs which have 120-volts.
Why does the UK have different plugs in the bathroom?
In the UK, you can often find two-pronged sockets in bathrooms; the idea of these is that they offer a lower voltage than standard three-pronged sockets, so are safer to use for charging lower-powered devices. I’ve noticed that some of these faceplates offer two sets of prongs – one on either side.
Where is Zone 2 in a bathroom?
Zone 2 – Is the area 600mm above or to the side of the bath and shower and still 2.25m from the floor. Zone 2 is the area least likely to get wet but, still a likeliness of the odd splashes.
Why are shaver sockets in the bathroom safe?
The bathroom shaver socket is mounted in an isolation transformer that cuts it off from the rest of the electrical system. This limits the risk of electrical shock, a concern in the bathroom where lots of water can be present.
Where should sockets be placed in a bathroom?
Switches are permitted in Zone 2 only if they’re installed higher than 0.3m above the bathroom floor with IPX4 specification, which protects it from splashes of water. Zone 3: This is the only ‘safe’ zone, and normal sockets are permitted, but must be at least 0.3m above the floor, as all must switches be.
Where should bathroom plugs be placed?
Outlet Receptacles
You should keep the receptacle at least 6 feet away from the edge of a bathtub or shower and at least 1 foot away from sinks. Avoid positioning a receptacle over the center of the sink, where cords hairdryers and electric shavers might hang down into the basin.
Is it legal to have a light switch in a bathroom?
Light switches are not allowed in bathrooms it has to be a pull cord or a switch outside. Radiator pipes do not have to be bonded IF boiler is cross bonded and/or you have rcd protection on the fuseboard.
Can you have a pull cord in a bathroom?
A pull cord can be used instead, in any location in the bathroom.
Why are bathroom light switches outside?
There’s a good answer: It’s to protect you. Electricity and water don’t mix. If a light switch is functional, it’s connected to a live wire. In new buildings with professional electrical installation, there’s a pretty low chance a light switch would shock you.
Can a shower switch be in the bathroom?
Switches are now allowed in bathrooms as long as outside all zones (zones 0,1,2). Zones extend to 0.6mtrs from edge of bath/shower. If working to these regs, it has to be noted that RCD protection would also be required. But a lot of electricians still prefer to fit outside the room.
Why do electric showers have a pull cord?
Shower pull cord switches are installed to isolate power to an electric shower, typically mounted on the ceiling and operated by pull chain. A shower switch is used to safely isolate the electrical supply if maintenance is required to the appliance, and should be adequately rated to the relevant amps required.
Should electric showers be turned off?
As you say it’s an isolator, rather than a functional switch. It should be turned off whenever electrical work needs to be done on the shower (so not quite “never”). – Andy. Does BS 7671 specifically require an isolator for the shower?
How do you isolate an electric shower?
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How do you remove an electric shower UK?
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What amp pull switch for shower?
Electric Shower Power Ratings and Power Cable Information
Fuses and switches should be rated at 32 amps. Showers up to 9kw may carry a 6mm cable as long as the shower unit is within 18 meters of the fuseboard. Fuses and switches should be rated at 40 amps.
