IP44 Bathroom wall lights

[abdulrahman42]

Hi All,

I have just bought a new house and the bathroom has a normal light switch which I am aware shouldn't be in there. I have no place to put a light switch outside the bathroom and don't really want to put a pull cord.

I wanted to ask the question if its possible to replace the light switch with an IP44 rated wall light which also has a small pull cord.

Regards.

 

[Barry White]

but with a PIR, you have to get out of the bath to trigger it when the light goes off. sod that.

I set the timer on about 2 minutes and neither myself or the rest of my family have had it go out on them. Suppose its where you site it only comment I have had is one of your bulbs is not working (the Pir lol)

 

[telectrix]

Conversely, I personally wouldn't install a socket if it was just 3 metres from edge of bath/shower. My Misses hair dryer has a flex 2 metres long. If you install a switch per the regs, you can be stood in bare feet in pool of water, turning on switch. That doesn't seem sensible to me?

i could install some bare wires on croc clips to 240V, lay them on the bathroom floor and jump up and down shouting "Jehovah"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkbqzWVHZI

 

[Midwest]

why must it be a massive bathroom. Outside zones is 600mm

I refer my Honourable Member to my post I gave before (#9)

 

[abdulrahman42]

how far from the bath/shower is the switch?

The light switch is in outside zones in the bathroom.

 

[telectrix]

then i'd leave well alone.

 

[abdulrahman42]

then i'd leave well alone.

Its not in zone 0, 1 or 2, its upon entry into the bathroom and over a meter away from the bath or sink etc.

 

[telectrix]

it's a non-compliance with regulations, but about as dangerous as a fart in the bath. .

 

[abdulrahman42]

so this wall light switch would not be a problem if I use it instead of a pull cord on the ceiling.

Pure single IP44 40W light, ceiling spotlight, 34483, Saxby Lighting UK

regards.

 

[Octopus]

so this wall light switch would not be a problem if I use it instead of a pull cord on the ceiling.

Pure single IP44 40W light, ceiling spotlight, 34483, Saxby Lighting UK

regards.

You may not have a neutral at the switch so swapping a plate switch for this light may not work.

I've lost the point of this thread - what are you asking?

 

[ackbarthestar]

but with a PIR, you have to get out of the bath to trigger it when the light goes off. sod that.

wave at it with something - your loafer perhaps ?

 

[telectrix]

what's the apprentice got to do with it?

 

[ackbarthestar]

what's the apprentice got to do with it?

Is that what you call it ?

I call mine 'SLAVE' where's my tea?

 

[HandySparks]

wave at it with something - your loafer perhaps ?

More likely to have a loofah in the bath than his shoes.

 

[Dave OCD]

it's a non-compliance with regulations, but about as dangerous as a fart in the bath. .

The water makes them smell different, so I've been told. :uhoh2:

 

[telectrix]

The water makes them smell different, so I've been told. :uhoh2:

the farts or the switches?