Connection behind bathroom mirror? | Page 3 | on ElectriciansForums

Discuss Connection behind bathroom mirror? in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

B1gSte

-
Joined
Jan 17, 2017
Messages
38
Reaction score
13
Location
West Yorkshire
Hi everyone. Could someone please explain how an LED bathroom mirror with shaver socket should be connected to the mains?
My interpretation of the regs is that a fused spur must be outside the zones.
However, can the flex be connected in the void behind the mirror and by what means?
I am not making the connection myself. This is part of an extension build (en suite) and I’m just trying to make sure that everything is in the wall ready before the boards go over the studwork.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
 
Last few of these I've done have come with a pre installed flex, and very little space behind the mirror for a connection. I had been using the wago box lite boxes to make the connection behind the mirror, but this often requires chiselling a pocket out of the wall for the wagobox so the mirror sits flat. On future jobs I'm going down the route of using a 25mm back box and flex outlet plate with a bottom entry. Easier to do the chiselling at 1st fix!
 
I have an IP44 rated mirror with demister, shaver socket and led perimeter light. Led and demister controlled by proximity sensor not by light switch. Rather than connect to the lighting circuit the power was spurred off the ring via a double pole switch (in the loft) with a drop to the mirror. Cable pokes through the tiled wall and silicone sealed. Then goes into a Schneider IP44 round junction box fixed to the wall. Flex to mirror connected via wago’s inside. The mirror has a 50mm gap behind so jb can be accommodated.
We were concerned that a standard back box with flex outlet, recessed into the wall, would not quite manage IP44 with all the steam about even though it could have been (just about) mounted outside Zone 2 if we had known the exact fixing height before first fix. And fiddly 4 keyhole fixings for mirror. Should sparks have fitted a switched fused spur in the loft rather than a double pole switch for isolation?
 
If you’ve spurred off the ring final circuit, you’ll need to replace the DP switch, with a Fused Connection Unit, with switch if you like. Use a 5A fuse. What does the manufacturers instructions say?

Without reading back, does your RFC have RCD protection?

Edit; I see your not the OP.
 
Last edited:

Reply to Connection behind bathroom mirror? in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

News and Offers from Sponsors

  • Article
Join us at electronica 2024 in Munich! Since 1964, electronica has been the premier event for technology enthusiasts and industry professionals...
    • Like
Replies
0
Views
381
  • Sticky
  • Article
Good to know thanks, one can never have enough places to source parts from!
Replies
4
Views
959
  • Article
OFFICIAL SPONSORS These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then...
Replies
0
Views
1K

Similar threads

Thanks all for your comments, advice and suggestions. The following is probably pretty boring for most, and is simply a summary of how the job...
Replies
8
Views
884
  • Question
Obviously not a building/DIY forum so will keep it short but yes - we've taken all the floors up. Several joists in the bathroom need doing as...
Replies
8
Views
2K

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top