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  1. N

    UK Job quotes vs DIY Part P Notification Requirements for bathrooms

    Hello everyone, I hope nobody minds that my first post is a question. We have a bit of a situation brewing at home with regards to our new shower room. We had an electrician scheduled to come as part of the bathroom installation, but he had to give backword. As the electrics are now holding...
  2. C

    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
  3. B

    UK Responsibility regarding work in bathrooms

    Hi All, general question regarding how far you would deem your responsibility regarding works in a bathroom. Works undertaken would be shower install(new). It would be RCD protected. Bonding would be checked and installed if needed. Now in regards to other circuits within that location, ie...
  4. wheeto

    Sockets in bathrooms

    A friend of mine has installed a BS-1363 socket in their bathroom, well outside of the zones (but not 3m outside) and protected by a type A RCBO which is itself downstream of a type AC RCD. The friend installed the socket in a 40mm back box, and when (s)he moves house and gets an EICR, the...
  5. M

    spotlights in bathrooms , from 12v to 240v

    next one , lads, bathroom spots outside of zone one. above the 2250 , directly above the bath ip and fire rated. 240v led spots. existing installation not rcd protected.
  6. S

    Underfloor heating bathrooms- recommendations?

    Got two underfloor heating systems to install- both on timber with a tiled finish. Both bathrooms are around 2 x 2. What systems have people installed and what recommendations have you got?
  7. O

    Extractor for 2 bathrooms

    So, got a client in a concrete structured block of flats - 2 bathrooms with "wall to wall" windows so nowhere to put extractor fans. Fortunately between the 2 rooms is a cupboard - so I'm thinking of putting a single extractor in the cupboard and running the ducting in the cupboard then a...
  8. diyterry

    Are mains sockets permitted in bathrooms?

    Hello. I am extending my bathroom, but one of the walls that will be incorporated into the bathroom has a socket fitted. Is this allowed in a bathroom or is it best to remove the socket and fit a cover?
  9. R

    Light Switches in Bathrooms

    I want to fit a light switch on the wall in my new bathroom but I've tried 2 electricians and both will only install a pull cord. The location of the switch is outside of zone 2, the switch itself is a touch switch rated at IP25, and the circuit is RCD protected. I can't therefore see what the...
  10. D

    Extractor fans in kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.

    Morning.. Just wondering if anyone knows what official building regs state about having to install the above when doing a refurb of house? I have had building control officers tell me in the past that fans are required in kitchens bathrooms and utility rooms, but I can't find anything in the...
  11. J

    Bathroom design software

    Over the last couple of months my business has been really taking off and we have started offering bathroom installations, as of now we have been sketching out the bathrooms and using about 50 catalouges from different companys to design bathrooms. I want to find software that can let me design...
  12. M

    Fan switching on/off with lights - 2 bathrooms only one loft fitted fan.

    Hello all, I had a professional electrician firm look into this when I was having my house re-wired and they said it wasn't possible, but I'm not so sure! The scenario is - one large extraction fan in the loft and a set of extraction ducting that has a Y piece in it so it can extract from two...
  13. C

    Extraction for 4 bathrooms

    Hi I'm working with a landlord who has a house with 4 bathrooms, he wants extraction in all of them. I asked Manrose what they would recommend and they came back with a whole house extraction system. It runs constantly at a trickle extraction and can then be switched to boost. This is ideal...
  14. C

    Extraction for 2 bathrooms and 2 en-suites

    Some advice would be gratefully received. Domestic house being refurbed into an HMO, where each room is rented out individually. 2 bathroom and 2 ensuites require extraction. All extraction has to go into the ceiling into the loft and out through the roof. I'm trying to find a solution where...
  15. B

    Extract Fans in Kitchens and Bathrooms

    I am trying to get a completion certificate for a double extension from the LA Building inspector and they are asking that I fit extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom The original plans were passed in 1994! When was it made a regulation that extract fans had to be fitted? as I may fight this...
  16. A

    Bathrooms

    Evenin all Just after opinions on the following... 1. Bedroom turned to bathroom. No cpc in lighting. Boiler in bedroom. Shower in downstairs bathroom. Old mcb board with no rcd.... My view - install rcd to ring main feeding boiler. Spur off this to get good elec for lighting with lv timer...
  17. R

    Separating switch lives at fan isolator?!

    Hi guys, new to the forum, electrician two years out of my time and still learning! Im on a site 2nd fixing at the moment, unfortunately it's builders who have 1st fixed, the problem is; 3 bathrooms, 3 PIR, 3 lights, 1 fan, same circuit, I told them that where they've taken a s/w live from...
  18. L

    switches in bathrooms

    is it possible to use an outdoor weatherproof switch in a bathroom. looks ugly but came across it in a rented property,not sure if against regulations.please help
  19. driverman

    LED ceiling lights in bathrooms

    Hi guys, I'm getting to the 2nd fix stage at long last. I've taken advice from this forum and decided to fit fire rated LED's throughout the house. I've never installed LED's before and usually in the bathroom I would fit a batten holder or a ceiling rose with a HO skirt on! Going back a bit...
  20. O

    IP Led strips for use in bathrooms - suggestions please

    Pretty much as the title says. Client wants LED strip in a bathroom under a wall hung basin cabinet to provide "subtle" lighting. Thanks

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