Mains voltage extractor fans in bathrooms?

[12345aob]

Can you still install mains voltage extractor fans in bathrooms? I fitted one the other month but a fellow spark just told me they now have to be low voltage?

 

[Tiger]

Out side of zones 1 and 2 they are fine. you are now aloud a socket point 3m away from zone 1. Don't forget 30ma protection

Which is mad because you try telling a women with a hairdryer with a 3m flex on it you can't use it in the bath

 

[beaver74]

if fan is ipx4 or above as most are they are fine
ipx5 if jets are used for cleaning

 

[Guest123]

Showers aren't low voltage are they......

And as previously said socket outlets are now permitted.
Personally I think that's bonkers but who am I.

 

[Scott F]

To clarify the above it was my understanding that 230v fans can be installed in zone 1 as long as its IP rated AND has 30ma protection

 

[scotsparky]

I found sockets in a "special location" today!!!

 

[Scott F]

I found sockets in a "special location" today!!!

Why does that sound like some sort of innuendo .Have you been watching carry on

 

[Des 56]

To clarify the above it was my understanding that 230v fans can be installed in zone 1 as long as its IP rated AND has 30ma protection

I agree with the above and would add that they should also be recomended as suitable by the manufacturer for that location, additional to having the correct IP rating

 

[acat]

No problem in zone 1 701.55 refers and mentions ventilation equipment must be permanent fixture suitable for locations and in accordance with manufacturers instructions

Chris

 

[scotsparky]

ScottF there were sockets in a police locker/ changing room. There had been an electric shower installed in on of the cubicals and so making the whole area a special location.
The sockets were about 6m away round a corner but neverless in a special location

 

[sparks1234]

Since when have sockets been allowed within 3 mtrs, this was on a thread recently and the verdict was outside 3 mtrs only and i think jason was in agreement with that....so go careful

 

[spark1]

ScottF there were sockets in a police locker/ changing room. There had been an electric shower installed in on of the cubicals and so making the whole area a special location.
The sockets were about 6m away round a corner but neverless in a special location

Where there Special Police in this Special location

 

[scotsparky]

Yes!!

 

[spark1]

Ha ! Ha ! Nice one Scots........



Spark 1