Lighting in Cloakroom
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Lighting in Cloakroom
Further to previous question re electrics regulations in a cloakroom, I was also wondering what I am permitted regarding light switches.
As I said before, the cloakroom will have a toilet, basin, and radiator (and a cupboard). With this configuration, can I have a standard light switch inside the cloakroom or not?
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As I said before, the cloakroom will have a toilet, basin, and radiator (and a cupboard). With this configuration, can I have a standard light switch inside the cloakroom or not?
TIA
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
I am not a spark but I think it depends on layout and size. How close will the switch be to the toilet or basin?xldPips wrote:Further to previous question re electrics regulations in a cloakroom, I was also wondering what I am permitted regarding light switches.
As I said before, the cloakroom will have a toilet, basin, and radiator (and a cupboard). With this configuration, can I have a standard light switch inside the cloakroom or not?
TIA
TBH, preferred option is a ceiling mounted pull switch or move the switch to outside the room into the hall way.
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
Unless it's a very large cloakroom then a pull cord switch or a switch outside as per ahfix
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
Damn. At least I can see where Eric marc got his 3 metre rule from...
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
Actually "that" 3m rule is sweet FA to do with that info.wine~o wrote:Damn. At least I can see where Eric marc got his 3 metre rule from...
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
Close to the toilet? How good is your aim?ahfix wrote: I am not a spark but I think it depends on layout and size. How close will the switch be to the toilet or basin?
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
OK, it is a cloakroom, no zone 0 or zone 1 areas, the switch would be at least 1m from the basin, so I think I am good to go.
Couldn't understand in the video responses why those who said that touching a switch with wet hands is dangerous (potentially, agreed) but seemed to think that this couldn't happen if the switch was outside the room. More reason to dry your hands properly
Couldn't understand in the video responses why those who said that touching a switch with wet hands is dangerous (potentially, agreed) but seemed to think that this couldn't happen if the switch was outside the room. More reason to dry your hands properly
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Re: Lighting in Cloakroom
Its not my aim I'm worried about !OnlyMe wrote:Close to the toilet? How good is your aim?ahfix wrote: I am not a spark but I think it depends on layout and size. How close will the switch be to the toilet or basin?