Are mains sockets permitted in bathrooms?

pirate · Aug 11, 2018

Erm...what sauce would you like on your hat, MDJ?
I installed a new loo and got a Building Warrant and Completion Certificate for that.
The lady from BC who inspected it was in the house less than 1 minute, said "Nice shower!" and left!

MDJ · Aug 11, 2018

pirate said:
Erm...what sauce would you like on your hat, MDJ?
I installed a new loo and got a Building Warrant and Completion Certificate for that.
The lady from BC who inspected it was in the house less than 1 minute, said "Nice shower!" and left!

Well there is always one t!t

pirate · Aug 12, 2018

Aye, I feel a right t!t now...
Maybe I'll get to feel the left one later on! Yay!

MDJ · Aug 12, 2018

pirate said:
Aye, I feel a right t!t now...
Maybe I'll get to feel the left one later on! Yay!

If you can remain sober then you have a chance

KentSparky · Aug 13, 2018

Midwest said:
'Thank you for your quick reply. The socket is too close to zone 1. Behind the socket three cables converge, bearing in mind that I am replacing the plasterboard in that area what is the best method of connect the cables together?'

Either use the existing back box, suitable connectors and a front plate or a suitable maintenance free junction box. Any further information, would be a step by step guide, which is against forum rules.

I'd consider employing a competent electrician. Such work could be notifiable to local building control.

You can build a cupboard around the socket

pirate · Aug 13, 2018

Nae chance...I blew it!

diyterry · Aug 18, 2018

Strima said:
Use Wago or similar, not those horrible choc block things...

This may look expensive on the face of it however they will cover most options in your house and are rated for up to 32 amps: https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/wago-lever-connector-set-32a-85-pieces/2305r

Thanks for the suggestion, I've ordered a box they're just what I need.

diyterry · Aug 18, 2018

Strima said:
Use Wago or similar, not those horrible choc block things...

This may look expensive on the face of it however they will cover most options in your house and are rated for up to 32 amps: https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/wago-lever-connector-set-32a-85-pieces/2305r

Thanks for the suggestion, I've ordered a box they're just what I need.

elsparko · Aug 19, 2018

is there anything behind the wall? can you put the socket on the other side in the hallway?

diyterry · Aug 19, 2018

elsparko said:
is there anything behind the wall? can you put the socket on the other side in the hallway?

There's a double socket in the next room at the same height and distance in so I'll have to have a look and see if there connected in some way.

MDJ · Aug 19, 2018

I would suggest you get an Electrician in

diyterry · Aug 25, 2018

MDJ said:
I would suggest you get an Electrician in

Thanks, if I come up against something I don't understand rest assured I'll get an electrician in, as Clint Eastwood said, a man's got to know his limitations.

pirate · Aug 27, 2018

Some places find that sockets in the bathroom are the way to go...

[ElectriciansForums.net] Are mains sockets permitted in bathrooms?

Obviously the low level socket is nearly 15cm from the edge of the wash basin, ideal for my straighteners, and the higher level hairdryer and shaver socket make sense too as they are miles away from the basin...

pirate · Aug 27, 2018

and while I am talking Spanish electrics,

as a total amateur, what are the 3 chaps at the right? I am guessing they are to do with the card-switch system, so when you put your card in the slot so you can use the lights etc these activate the circuits for them and the sockets and aircon? Clearly that wee slotty thing can't carry the load on its own. Or am I talking rubbish...

ipf · Aug 27, 2018

pirate said:
Some places find that sockets in the bathroom are the way to go...
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Obviously the low level socket is nearly 15cm from the edge of the wash basin, ideal for my straighteners, and the higher level hairdryer and shaver socket make sense too as they are miles away from the basin...

Bleedin' 'ell...….Johnny Depp talkin'?

pirate · Aug 27, 2018

it's important to take care of one's appearance, as Mrs Pirate keeps telling me, hence I had my hair cut last week...
always have it cut twice a year whether I need it or not.
You can't go swashbuckling with untidy hair!

Taylortwocities · Aug 27, 2018

pirate said:
what are the 3 chaps at the right?

They are contractors ( basically relays). As you say, the card thingy can’t cope with all the current, so it just switches the contractors on and the contactors turn on the main circuits.

pirate · Aug 27, 2018

Thanks for that clarification Taylor2Cs!
Naturally, the hotels like to save electricity, so I would never use my Tesco card to keep the aircon on while down at the beach...

pirate · Aug 27, 2018

Oh well, here's one more pic from my recent trip...it's a toilet roll dispenser...

on this occasion I came up two short...

ipf · Aug 27, 2018

Taylortwocities said:
They are contractors ( basically relays). As you say, the card thingy can’t cope with all the current, so it just switches the

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contractor on and the contactors turn on the main circuits.

Do you mean CONTWACTORS?....atwocious spelling!!

Baddegg · Aug 27, 2018

If the OP was confused before he started this thread his brain is frazzled now!

Taylortwocities · Aug 27, 2018

ipf said:
Do you mean CONTWACTORS?....atwocious spelling!!

Bloomin iPhone predictive text malarkey.
It should be, of course, convectors.

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