switched fcu in shower room.

[palace dave]

Hi, hpoe some one can shed a bit of light on this subject.
Am i able to install a switched fcu in a shower room.
The fcu is more than 0.6m away from shower tray and is feeding a towel rail.
It is also rcd protected.
Seems to be a bit of a grey area to me.
Many thanks.

 

[Bubblecraft]

Does the towel rail have its own controls in order to change to a non switched FCU?


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[palace dave]

No, so can only be switched from fcu.

 

[Bubblecraft]

Can the FCU be fitted in an adjacent room?


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[wolvesmad1]

how do i start a new thread please?

 

[telectrix]

not allowed . see 701.512.3

 

[Octopus]

Hi, hpoe some one can shed a bit of light on this subject.
Am i able to install a switched fcu in a shower room.
The fcu is more than 0.6m away from shower tray and is feeding a towel rail.
It is also rcd protected.
Seems to be a bit of a grey area to me.
Many thanks.

Why is it a grey area?

 

[telectrix]

how do i start a new thread please?

click on "forum" ( top left). choose appropriate forum for your thread. then click "post new thread". don't forget title.

 

[telectrix]

Why is it a grey area?

black and white tiles?

 

[telectrix]

Am i able to install a switched fcu in a shower room.

only way is to install an unswitched FCU, with switching either outside the room or a pull cord switch.

 

[palace dave]

yes it can but already wired in as customer inssted they would be switch from the heater.
oh well more time more money.

 

[palace dave]

Why is it a grey area?

some say you can some say you cant.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I agree with Telectrix. 701.512.3 complies with 13a outlets no less than 3m from zone 1 boundary on a 30a RCD so will have to be in another room. As you said though, more money lol


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[Octopus]

some say you can some say you cant.

If you are the one doing the design, installation and notification you need to decide for yourself as if it all goes txts up you'll be in court answering for your actions.

IMHO it should be outside the room.

 

[telectrix]

quote: in zone 2. switchgear,accessories incorporating switches or socket outlets shall not be installed.......