Consumer units

[Hannah12]

Hi, I do not know much about electrical regulations but I have recently had a consumer unit fitted in my kitchen, it is very near to my sink but is also very unsightly. I was just wondering what the minimum distance is for the consumer box to be near water? Thankyou

 

[acat]

Closest for anything electrical to a sink is 300mm ie even just a socket has to be 300mm or more away.

Hope that helps


Chris

 

[jimmus]

Closest for anything electrical to a sink is 300mm ie even just a socket has to be 300mm or more away.

Hope that helps


Chris

Where is that in the big red book then?

 

[pennywise]

It's in the onsite guide. and the electricians guide to the building regs I believe

 

[acat]

Wasnt refering top the BRB its in guide to Building Regs page 61.


Chris

 

[Benny_Boy]

page 61 of the Electrician's guide to the building regulations.

aah, beat me to it!

 

[jimmus]

It's in the onsite guide. and the electricians guide to the building regs I believe

I know, just having a giggle as i get asked that one all the time

 

[acat]

Sorry Benny I type slowe the nex time



Chris

 

[Benny_Boy]

Sorry Benny I type slowe the nex time



Chris

If you wouldn't mind!

 

[acvc]

Hey. Sounds like the lady needs some help here !

Is it just the look of it Hannah12? Is it getting wet at all? Is it not boxed into a cupboard of any sort? Are there any gaps in the top of it bigger than 2mm?

 

[thefarquhars1]

Dont like the sound of consumer unit near to sink!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Des 56]

Hi, I do not know much about electrical regulations but I have recently had a consumer unit fitted in my kitchen, it is very near to my sink but is also very unsightly. I was just wondering what the minimum distance is for the consumer box to be near water? Thankyou

First of all Why did you permit this location if you are unhappy with it>

Consumer units are not to be installed where young children might interfere with them, they should be above flood level and be accessable
There is not much more regulation wise specific to consumer units than requirements for equipment
generally

It must be suitable for the environment
Keeping accessories 300mm from sinks is guidance not regulation,although most guidance is hard to ignore

The consumer unit is unlikely to present any danger other than splashing of water especially at the top

If it is very near,how near is that
Is it located adjascent ,higher or lower?

Other than unsightly it may not contravene any regs

 

[mogga]

wtf has happened to common sence?? aparet from that hanna a wee pikky wouldnt go amiss ty