Would you put a wall switch in a bathroom

[Redvanman]

Only if it's outside the zones that is

 

[KFH]

It depends on the bathroom but generally no. Most people want to see a pull switch and believe that you should not have a wall mounted switch in a bathroom so putting a wall switch in would be more trouble than it is worth.

But in a larger bathroom where there is no risk from condensation getting onto/into the switch I would do it if requested.

 

[R G]

I have seen a pir sensor the same size as a 1 gang switch in use in place of a light switch , which is properly I/P rated and outside zone 1 should be o/k , but light swtches I wouldn't like to install myself ,,,,unless it is a really big room ,,

 

[NickD]

Job done.

 

[shanky887614]

View attachment 24113

Job done.

there not bad, quite a few clips though

 

[telectrix]

nah. use galv conduit

 

[nickblake]

Yes , greater than 600mm is outside the zone so you can use light switches in that area as long as all circuits are protected by an RCD ,

 

[Badged01]

Always find it interesting how we shy away from electrics and water in this country yet on the continent its part of their regulations to have sockets in the bathroom!

Been trying for years to get her indoors to dry her hair while in the bath ......

 

[Darkwood]

Yes , greater than 600mm is outside the zone so you can use light switches in that area as long as all circuits are protected by an RCD ,

You picking and choosing regs here and forgetting others... You switch is required to be suitable for the environment its placed in and as the bathroom is classed as having a high humidity and steam environment then a standard switch is not suitable as they do not provide good IP rating - the steam will condense on the cold plastic .... have you not seen this happen to the mirror?

 

[Hawkmoon]

You picking and choosing regs here and forgetting others... You switch is required to be suitable for the environment its placed in and as the bathroom is classed as having a high humidity and steam environment then a standard switch is not suitable as they do not provide good IP rating - the steam will condense on the cold plastic .... have you not seen this happen to the mirror?

This ^^^^ - Wet hands on an already steamed up switch - don't sound right, does it?? - regardless of where the zones begin/end

 

[Lagentium]

No, next question!

 

[Brightspark2]

have you not seen this happen to the mirror?

He's not in long enough!...lol

 

[Redvanman]

This ^^^^ - Wet hands on an already steamed up switch - don't sound right, does it?? - regardless of where the zones begin/end

This is the reason why I put this post up after having seen one.
I know the regs states outside the zones general rules apply but I still wouldn't put a normal switch in a bathroom unless it was huge.
I can't see how you could put one 600mm away from zone 1 as stated above condensation running down the wall

 

[Engineer54]

You picking and choosing regs here and forgetting others... You switch is required to be suitable for the environment its placed in and as the bathroom is classed as having a high humidity and steam environment then a standard switch is not suitable as they do not provide good IP rating - the steam will condense on the cold plastic .... have you not seen this happen to the mirror?

Funny, but it's never been a problem in the vast majority of other countries, like the States Canada, most if not all of Europe, and just about everywhere else i ever worked or visited. More like the inherited UK's draconian rules that have always beligered UK bathroom installations.....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

This ^^^^ - Wet hands on an already steamed up switch - don't sound right, does it?? - regardless of where the zones begin/end

this is it...

its a common misconception that you actually have to be in contact with exposed live parts to get a shock...

not so..

voltages can `track` across wet/damp surfaces...