Intake behind bath taps

[Amp David]

So if the CU is in zone 1, surely the cupboard has to have IP rating to suit that zone?

 

[ackbarthestar]

Have a look at 528.3. This may give a little guidance.

 

[TPES]

Here's the board again, I'm in the process of changing it... It has Perspex sliding doors then, 2 wooden cupboard doors in front of that. There's no rubber seal or anything to keep it water tight.. What would you recommend?

 

[1shortcircuit]

Fit an IP rated TV in front of it :thumbsup

 

[telectrix]

only a plumber could fit a bath like that. a spark would have put the taps the other end, and probably bonded them, just to be sure.

 

[Brightspark2]

Ha I cant believe that...

Ive seen it all now...

I suppose if your sat relaxed in the bath and a fuse blows you haven't got far to go, saves getting out the bath and stumbling downstairs in the dark...instead you can just fumble around in the dark for the fuse while still keeping warm in the bath...perfectly safe...

Sent from my Xperia S using next doors WIFI.

 

[Strima]

Here's the board again, I'm in the process of changing it... It has Perspex sliding doors then, 2 wooden cupboard doors in front of that. There's no rubber seal or anything to keep it water tight.. What would you recommend?

That's different. Apart from the obviously barking mad location I would be concerned about condensation building up in there. Is there any ventilation or free air movement with the doors closed? Rather than perspex doors you could try those secondary double glazing panels cut to size with the correct runners etc.

Also is the possibility of putting a small fan in there with an overrun facility that triggers when the lights are turned on that would cause an over pressure in the cabinet making it harder for water vapour to enter?

I take it they didn't want it moving totally of of the room?

 

[Mikro]

That just looks all kinds of wrong :shocked3:

 

[1shortcircuit]

Are the DNO aware of this installation yet?

Surely something has to be said about the lack of safety here?

There are so many outcomes that could pass through your mind when looking at this but I think most would result in death!

Perhaps a few photo's to the DNO are required, you never know they may cut the supply until the situation has been rectified

:thumbsup

 

[richy3333]

From a Sparky's point of view it's heaven being able to lounge in the bath, bubbles, cables, light music and being able to observe your CU and watch the meter whirring around
Surely if the DNO aren't told now it will be picked up when Smart meters are rolled out?

Who's idea was the perspex doors - customers? If so then surely they know or suspect it isn't safe?

 

[Geordie Spark]

Here's the board again, I'm in the process of changing it... It has Perspex sliding doors then, 2 wooden cupboard doors in front of that. There's no rubber seal or anything to keep it water tight.. What would you recommend?

It has the advantage of the occupant of the bath being able to reset the MCB without the inconvenience of getting out of the bath. ...... I like it !!!

 

[tidyboiler]

Nice cushion. :lips:

 

[richy3333]

Is it me or does the bottom picture looks like the CU has no been changed?

 

[Poptasticdave]

Good GOD!

I have never seen anything so stupid in my life!

Does the householder actually use the bath??????

I'd be scared sh1tle55 of ever setting foot in the bath.

 

[linetech]

This is maddness, they call it madness..

I agree with telectrix.. Has to be a plumbers handy work, a spark would have least put the taps the other end..