Bathroom Zones Shower Pull Cord
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Bathroom zones shower pull cord. In the bath itself. A 45 amp version used as an isolator for an electric shower. From a vertical line from the side of the bath.
UK bathroom electrical zones. A 6 amp version to control lights. Fittings in Zone 1 need a.
BS 7671 Regulation 7015123 says you cant have switchgear accessories incorporating switches or socket outlets unless they are SELV or a shaver unit to BS EN 6155. No devices are allowed in this zone apart from suitable equipment or insulated pull cords. The pulls and cords can also be used for extractor fans isolates or electric showers.
You cant have the pull cord switch in Zone 2 but you can have the insulated pull cord. If ceiling that low and can touch light from inside bath then the lights must be low voltage. One thing you have got to consider in detail is extending the shower cable properly to reach the new location.
If youre going to use a pull switch then use a Crabtree one I have found them more reliable than others and also you terminate the it away from the ceiling and then screw it up afterwards and your not putting pressure on the terminations like you do with conventional pull switches when you screw up the switch to the patress just make sure its positioned outside zones if you want it accessible from the shower. This is the area occupied by elements such as the bath or shower. Zone 3 doesnt exist anymore the area which was zone 3.
Pull cord switches are allowed in Zones 1 and 2 and are recommended as they are suitable for environments with high humidity and condensation levels. Ad One Stop Remodeling Shop. The cords of cord-operated switches are allowed in zones 1 and 2 and are recommended for bathrooms and shower rooms to account for the humidity and condensation that could occur.