a non ip rated gu10 above bath ok its out the zone but what about external influences would you code it or not was thinking of code 3
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If you think about it the "zones" aspect to IP lights is a really stupid interpretation!
Whatever the height, if a non ip rated lamp blows, gravity will "ensure" the debris ends up on the floor or in the bath or shower. In this respect IP rated lights should really be a must in a bathroom, irrespective of the height IMHO
I am constantly naked in every room of my house. Shall i IP the lot? :leaving: :lol:
no. book an appointment with sexual deviants anonymousI am constantly naked in every room of my house. Shall i IP the lot? :leaving: :lol:
If it is near the bath/shower, and halogen - i.e. hot, then C3 for me, both for risk of hot glass, also waving arms about (with towel). But if LED lamp is fitted and not hot, probably no code.
I am constantly naked in every room of my house. Shall i IP the lot? :leaving: :lol:
Same applies anywhere...if you are in the kitchen and a load of hot glass drops into your hair....dinner(!!) or any where else it's just as bad. I understand where you are coming from but IMO the only consideration as far as an EICR is concerned is does it comply with regulations. Bringing personal opinions into EICR's is why two experienced electricians carrying out a report on the same installation may end up with two different reports. If the only consideration is compliance with regulations that would be less likely.
Put some bloody clothes on, you can't be ready for action in every room.? lol
It does get hot, but the lamp is approx 20mm away from the fittings glass.
So what?
I was making the point of when was the ip rating of said downlight and how hot it may get related regarding zones?
If outside of zones then for me its no code but will add a comment in the observations if the said downlight obviously shows signs that steam etc had caused corrosion to the fitting.
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