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    Recessed Light fixture in bathroom need to be damp proof?

    Installing a recessed light in a washroom. I tried to find in the code if the light fixture need to be damp proof, but couldn't find it. I would assume I would need one considering the bathroom would be a damp location? Can anyone confirm? Thanks in advanced
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    Want to use shaver with 3-pin power supply in bathroom shaver socket

    I've just bought a Boots shaver and for some reason it has a 3-pin power supply instead of the usual 2-pin shaver socket cord. The power supply is rated at 100-240V 0.2A input/3W (3V/1A) output. The shaver socket has dual 110v/230v outputs. Subject to the obvious caveat about proximity to...
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    UK Hello can I spur of a double socket for a led bathroom light

    How do wire up a led mirror in the bathroom what the best circuit to come off
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    Bathroom mirror (with light) safety

    I've taken the mirror off my parents' bathroom wall as they've asked me to paint it (full disclaimer on quality issued to them!). It's one of the LED/demister jobs and is wired directly to an adjacent shaving adapter on the same wall (which I believe is OK?). The centre of the mirror (where the...
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    Entire bathroom "wet area"

    I am working on a very small bathroom that is essentially all "wet area". How do i legally place lights, fan and switches here?
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    Move Outlet in Bathroom with Short Cable

    I am moving an outlet in my bathroom. The original outlet is where we would like to put a vanity mirror. These outlets are located above the vanity. The faucet is about 6 inches to the right of these photos. The cable comes from above and is not long enough to reach the new preferred outlet...
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    Which power source can I run a cable from to connect a bathroom mirror/light?

    DIY: hi I’m looking for advice on how to connect an led bathroom mirror/light unit to a power source. I have a pull cord light switch and a fan switch in the bathroom and a light switch outside the bathroom that’s connected to a light switch at the foot of the stairs. Basically what I want to...
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    Bathroom light above mirror

    Hi everyone, The light located above a sink and mirror is outside zone 2. Shall we fit an IP20 or is still recommended an IP44? Thank you
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    Bathroom ceiling light install

    In the bathroom i have got 2 dome shaped ceiling lights which are quite old. One of the domes cracked, but one remains still over the toilet which is lucky lol. I have got 2 B&Q lights to put up, but the terminal that comes with the lights only has 2 connections (it needs to be earthed). How can...
  10. DIYerUK

    Changing bathroom light

    Hi, this is my first post so hopefully in the right place, apologies if not. I would like to replace this light fitting in a wet room in a ground floor extension. As you can see the ceiling is quite low. Can I please ask 1) what zone would the light fitting fall in please? 2) am I allowed to...
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    UK Bathroom extractor fan question

    Hi all, I'm new here and looking for a bit of advice. I have a bathroom extractor fan with it's own independent pull-cord switch (see pic). There is also an isolator switch outside the bathroom. I'm doing some renovation and wondering if the isolator is actually necessary if the fan itself has...
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    Bathroom Extractor

    Hi troops, just installed a bathroom extractor. When it was all fitted I switched it on and couldn't feel any suction. But I could see it was working, I took it down with it switched on I could feel the side in the ceiling felt cool. I've only fitted a couple of these.the previous one when you...
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    Can I replace bathroom extractor fan with different model? Advice requested!

    Hi there! Looking for advice from anyone who knows about bathroom extractor fans. I have a dead one of these P Fan - https://www.greenwood.co.uk/product/138/p-fan ... Is this Manrose XF100LVT/SC 10W Bathroom Extractor Fan with Timer White 12V -...
  14. Emm7711

    Bathroom light isn't working

    I have an outlet, fan (which used to be wired as a double switch with a fan and light), and a bathroom light. The two switches are on one breaker and the outlet is on another. Overall I have 6 runs of cable coming into the box. The outlet and fan work, but the light switch does not. Can anyone...
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    Bathroom Mirror Shaver Transformer Buzzing

    I have a quick query. I have a bathroom mirror with built in shaver socket and isolating transformer. However, it is not switched and is permanently on and as it is in an en-suite the humming/buzzing noise of the transformer is amplified from within the mirror casing and is annoying. I am...
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    A quiet bathroom fan - any recommendations

    I was looking for a bathroom fan with timer that was quiet and there are the usual makes - manrose, Xpelair etc but I came across Blauberg - never heard of them before - anyone used them...
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    UK Extractor Fan (red and black wires only)

    Hi, I'm updating our bathroom and I'm changing our extractor fan from a simple ceiling mounted one to a more powerful inline version (Blauberg) mounted in the loft. The fan only had 2 wires - a black and a red. It has an isolator switch outside the door in a twin switch plate shared with the...
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    Bathroom lighting stopped working

    My bathroom light went last week. I believe it's a "2D" bulb - the full model number on the bulb is F28W2D/835. The bulb had gone black at one end, which I'm guessing is what happens when one of these blows? I've bought 4 different replacements this week, but none of them are working. One...
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    Hi,what EICR code would you give for pendant light in a bathroom

    Hi,what code would you give gor this light in a bathroom.Please see photo.Thank you in advance for the answer.
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    3A fuse for bathroom fan

    Hi All, Like many practicing electricians I have been frustrated that there is not a simple solution when wiring a bathroom fan with timer and the manufacturer's instructions say that it must be fused with one 3 amp fuse. I believe I have come up with the solution, which I have patented, what...
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