can i install a pendant light in shower room?

[bluesky]

never install a pendant light in a shower room before, i always check the IP rating first, but for pendant light like this one does not have a IP, can i install it in zone 2 in a shower room?

checked the on-site guide, there is 30ma RCD protection, really cannot see why i cannot put it in shower room, but still not sure.

 

[DNS1]

Zone 2 only goes up to 2.3m if I remember correctly... How high is the ceiling?

Would have to be pretty high before I'd take the chance with a pendant

 

[Geoffsd]

Globes are good.

 

[Hawk81]

At the very least fit a ceiling rose with a TRS lampholder like this CLICK White T2 BC Cordgrip TRS Lampholder CA020

 

[1shortcircuit]

I just wouldn`t do it full stop. Even if it was ok to do so it would make you sleep better at night..........

I agree, whilst it may be okay there are personal standards too

I personally would be putting forward a strong case for not fitting one even if the customer has requested one.

IP rated lights are not expensive (tenner for some?) and it needs certifying because it's in a special location.

If the customer did decline then I'm afraid I'd walk on this occasion and let Bob from the pub sort it for a fiver in cash lol

:thumbsup

 

[Richard]

In my years I have never, ever installed one in a bathroom full stop. Infact i'm often replacing them as a remedial, so a big no no from me.

 

[kamkam]

moisture will build up on the felx and drip down the flex and into the fitting even if installed outside the zone!

 

[Octopus]

never install a pendant light in a shower room before, i always check the IP rating first, but for pendant light like this one does not have a IP, can i install it in zone 2 in a shower room?

checked the on-site guide, there is 30ma RCD protection, really cannot see why i cannot put it in shower room, but still not sure.

All I can say is that I would never install a pendent light fitting in a shower or bathroom. IP44 globe fittings everytime.

 

[Paul.M]

When I was a teenager I had a pendant light blow due to condensation whilst I was taking a shower, trust me its not fun being covered in glass when your washing your hair. Don't fit one regardless of zones.

 

[dim_bulb]

im sure if you explain to the customer the dangers of it and fiting a ip44 bulk or similar would be a much safer option. you can get baton style but thats still a nish nish

 

[Johnny-G]

I'd say if it hasn't got an IP rating then it's not IP rated, so no, simples

 

[redmatt5]

Definatly not a good idea, even if ceiling is high enough to be out of zones. Surprised this question needs to be asked on here.

 

[Engineer54]

It's these types of questions, that Makes you wonder whatever happened to ''Commonsense''!!!

 

[Octopus]

It's these types of questions, that Makes you wonder whatever happened to ''Commonsense''!!!

Its these types of questions that make me think, poor training, ignorance of the regulations or cutting corners

 

[Hawk81]

Its these types of questions that make me think, poor training, ignorance of the regulations or cutting corners

While I agree with what you have said at least the fella has had the sense to ask. That's what the forum is here for.