bathroom

  1. J

    Pull cord Light In Bathroom Help

    I am looking to change my Bathroom Light to motion sensor one. It's switched on by pull cord (intending to remove pull cord part and leave on) I wired it all up and tried it Light stays on .. all the time (see just under the door) but if you go into bathroom and stay still light will go out but...
  2. T

    Bathroom fan won't stay on

    Hello, I had and electrian fit a bathroom xpelair lv100ts bathroom fan. It works fine but the timer won't stay on after the light is switched off. We have the fan and a transformer box in the loft which has a dial on I don't have an isolated switch. I suspect its something to do with the...
  3. Henryp

    Fluorescent hum in bathroom light

    I recently replaced the 28w 2d 4pin 50hz light in my bathroom. I've noticed that when its turned off, there is a slight hum in the room that I haven't noticed before, is this normal? (I may have just not noticed it with the old bulb) I've included a photo of the original bulb, the bulb I...
  4. C

    NEW BATHROOM LEDS - ONE IN SHOWER PROBLEM

    Hi I've had an electrician fit a new set of led recessed ceilings lights in my bathroom including one which is in my shower cubical. When he has taking the old lights out some of the ceiling came way and he has told me I need to fill the gaps around the light fitting in the shower. I just...
  5. littlespark

    BESA mounted bathroom light

    Looking for a cheapo bathroom light for rental properties, BESA box in ceiling so looking for something with central cable entry. I got ones from screwfix, but the cable hole is to the side These ones: https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/lap-amazon-led-bathroom-ceiling-light-white-16w-1200lm/10959 If...
  6. Dartlec

    Voltage on fittings in bathroom

    One of the oddest jobs I've ever had today. Called by a plumber I know who had attended after a leak through the kitchen ceiling from bathroom above - and got a shock from the bathroom tap (and his 'pen glowed on everything') Turned up to check and, sure enough, voltage of 16V AC showing on the...
  7. A

    Recessed Light fixture in bathroom need to be damp proof?

    Installing a recessed light in a washroom. I tried to find in the code if the light fixture need to be damp proof, but couldn't find it. I would assume I would need one considering the bathroom would be a damp location? Can anyone confirm? Thanks in advanced
  8. C

    Want to use shaver with 3-pin power supply in bathroom shaver socket

    I've just bought a Boots shaver and for some reason it has a 3-pin power supply instead of the usual 2-pin shaver socket cord. The power supply is rated at 100-240V 0.2A input/3W (3V/1A) output. The shaver socket has dual 110v/230v outputs. Subject to the obvious caveat about proximity to...
  9. T

    UK Hello can I spur of a double socket for a led bathroom light

    How do wire up a led mirror in the bathroom what the best circuit to come off
  10. T

    Bathroom mirror (with light) safety

    I've taken the mirror off my parents' bathroom wall as they've asked me to paint it (full disclaimer on quality issued to them!). It's one of the LED/demister jobs and is wired directly to an adjacent shaving adapter on the same wall (which I believe is OK?). The centre of the mirror (where the...
  11. D

    Entire bathroom "wet area"

    I am working on a very small bathroom that is essentially all "wet area". How do i legally place lights, fan and switches here?
  12. S

    Move Outlet in Bathroom with Short Cable

    I am moving an outlet in my bathroom. The original outlet is where we would like to put a vanity mirror. These outlets are located above the vanity. The faucet is about 6 inches to the right of these photos. The cable comes from above and is not long enough to reach the new preferred outlet...
  13. F

    Which power source can I run a cable from to connect a bathroom mirror/light?

    DIY: hi I’m looking for advice on how to connect an led bathroom mirror/light unit to a power source. I have a pull cord light switch and a fan switch in the bathroom and a light switch outside the bathroom that’s connected to a light switch at the foot of the stairs. Basically what I want to...
  14. C

    Bathroom light above mirror

    Hi everyone, The light located above a sink and mirror is outside zone 2. Shall we fit an IP20 or is still recommended an IP44? Thank you
  15. M

    Bathroom ceiling light install

    In the bathroom i have got 2 dome shaped ceiling lights which are quite old. One of the domes cracked, but one remains still over the toilet which is lucky lol. I have got 2 B&Q lights to put up, but the terminal that comes with the lights only has 2 connections (it needs to be earthed). How can...
  16. DIYerUK

    Changing bathroom light

    Hi, this is my first post so hopefully in the right place, apologies if not. I would like to replace this light fitting in a wet room in a ground floor extension. As you can see the ceiling is quite low. Can I please ask 1) what zone would the light fitting fall in please? 2) am I allowed to...
  17. B

    UK Bathroom extractor fan question

    Hi all, I'm new here and looking for a bit of advice. I have a bathroom extractor fan with it's own independent pull-cord switch (see pic). There is also an isolator switch outside the bathroom. I'm doing some renovation and wondering if the isolator is actually necessary if the fan itself has...
  18. I

    Bathroom Extractor

    Hi troops, just installed a bathroom extractor. When it was all fitted I switched it on and couldn't feel any suction. But I could see it was working, I took it down with it switched on I could feel the side in the ceiling felt cool. I've only fitted a couple of these.the previous one when you...
  19. M

    Can I replace bathroom extractor fan with different model? Advice requested!

    Hi there! Looking for advice from anyone who knows about bathroom extractor fans. I have a dead one of these P Fan - https://www.greenwood.co.uk/product/138/p-fan ... Is this Manrose XF100LVT/SC 10W Bathroom Extractor Fan with Timer White 12V -...
  20. Emm7711

    Bathroom light isn't working

    I have an outlet, fan (which used to be wired as a double switch with a fan and light), and a bathroom light. The two switches are on one breaker and the outlet is on another. Overall I have 6 runs of cable coming into the box. The outlet and fan work, but the light switch does not. Can anyone...

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