12v lamp above bath zone 1

[kev]

would this be acceptable
we have a shelf above the bath 1400mm high
wife would like a standard lamp on there
would putting a 12 led driver in the loft to supply the lamp be a ok
lamp would be secured to the shelf

 

[Midwest]

It would depend on the IP rating for the luminaire, and does the manufacturer state its suitable for a bathroom?

Plus, bit unconventional

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Yes, it would be acceptable.
IP rating of IPX4 is required.

 

[telectrix]

why not fit a IP44 (or better) LED downlight in the base of the shelf, thus making it an uplight? something like :
JCC V50 Selectable Warm White / Cool White Dimmable LED Downlight JC1001/NB | RS Electrical Supplies - https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjrlNqy8dDcAhUtse0KHS3rB_EYABAKGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAESEeD2UEgyNPOUOwu9PqVy7jW2&sig=AOD64_31aTv51LqlXlvgUs5A2p90ZIvfkw&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjh9dSy8dDcAhVLDcAKHSsHD6oQ9aACCMkB&adurl=

 

[Taylortwocities]

would putting a 12 led driver in the loft to supply the lamp be a ok

CBA to check, but I think your driver will need to be a SELV one.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Yes as above, 25v ac or 60vR-F DC SELV or PELV, source outside the zones .IPX4 230v fixed permanantly connected luminaires permitted in zone 1 with RCD protection

 

[Dave OCD]

Why not just have IP rated LED downlights in the ceiling like everybody else.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Why not just have IP rated LED downlights in the ceiling like everybody else.

You obviously didn't fully understand the OP, there's a female involved here.

 

[telectrix]

You obviously didn't fully understand the OP, there's a female involved here.

solution would perhaps be a scented candle. most females go for such crap.

 

[kev]

thanks for your replies so ipx4 standard lamp with 12v transformer in loft would be fine

 

[Cadgey123]

thanks for your replies so ipx4 standard lamp with 12v transformer in loft would be fine

No one uses transformers these days. Throw the old stuff in the bin and buy a decent suitable IP Rated fitting