led spot lights

[m1ck_b87]

Hi all

Is it perfectly acceptable to have a 230v mains socket under the bath to power some low voltage led spot lights around the bath panel or has any 1 else got a better idea

 

[dan86]

low voltage led spot lights around the bath panel

why.?!

 

[lister101]

Please ask yourself what would happen if the bath accidentally overflowed, now do you think its 'perfectly' acceptable?

 

[stuartcourt]

I take you meen extra low voltage and yes zone 0 as long as you cant get to without tool

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Please ask yourself what would happen if the bath accidentally overflowed, now do you think its 'perfectly' acceptable?

agreed but still zone 0 (as above)

 

[m1ck_b87]

Yes extra low voltage thanks

 

[Marvo]

Why can't you mount the transformer or driver somewhere else entirely and just run the ELV supply from the secondary side to under the bath?

 

[m1ck_b87]

Because it requires it comes with a mains plug which transforms down to elv and connects to rgb controller

 

[rytech]

The area under a bath isn't classed as a zone as long as you need to use tools to access it. I still wouldn't install a socket outlet under there tough

 

[shocking_eg]

what about the possible junction boxes under the flooring for the ground floor lighting thats under the bath ??? they might also get wet ! FFS

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many a times seen sockets and spurs fitted underneath for powering shower pumps etc...

 

[lushers]

If its zone 0 wouldnt any connection have to be maintenance free? meaning you couldnt have a socket outlet under there anyway?

 

[rytech]

It's not zone 0. Zone 0 is in the bath not under it.

 

[stuartcourt]

yes sorry out of zone

 

[lauriehurman]

Come on guys - take a step back.

You have to comply with 701 in a "room containing a bath or shower".
You can't have a socket within 3 meters of a bath or shower.
As is pointed out it's not in a zone if the bath panel needs a tool but that doesn't mean that the other rules don't apply.
The only switch you can use is a pull cord so put the transformer up in the ceiling space (how were you thinking of switching it?).

Laurie

 

[telectrix]

stick it under the bath. plug it in, forget about it.

 

[polo1]

stick it under the bath. plug it in, forget about it.

Can't agree with you this time Tel; once we start picking and choosing which parts of the Regs to ignore, we're on a dangerous path. I agree the risk is small and the proposed solution is a quick fix, but I wouldn't adopt it. :aureola: