bathrooms

Recent contents Top users
  1. F

    in line fan for 2 ensuite bathrooms

    hi and thanks could some one give me a heads up on how to wire x1 inline fan with timer to activate with 2 bathrooms ie either switch will turn fan on switches located outside of the bathroom and fan has a triple pole isolator
  2. P

    RCD spurs for bathrooms

    Hi, First posting! Have tight customer who does not want a board upgrade- no rcds. wants a new bathroom so RCD fused spur for lights/fan. Talking about towel rail so RCD fused spur off ring. Now wants underfloor heating. So 3RCD spurs ,isolators, timers and switches. It will look crap on the...
    • penmog
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathrooms change circuits customer rcd spurs
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. uksparks

    Inline bathroom duct fan for two bathrooms, and two switches...

    Hi, I have just been round to a customers house who said he would like to replace his ceiling fans in his normal bathroom and also the ensuite with a new one as I am about to do his bathroom lights etc... Anyway, I said you could go for an inline duct fan in the loft so its quieter which I've...
  4. S

    multiple switching of fan

    Hi, I have a quick question... Without having to spend time sitting down and working out I'm hoping someone might have a simple solution. I have one run on fan in loft but wants to be switched and ventilated via 3 separate bathrooms. Now I'm thinking off hand that ill need a relay but I may...
  5. G

    Confusion on earth potential and continuity in bathrooms

    Hi, I'm new to the forums so am not sure if this is the right section for these questions, but it appears to be a good area to place them. I'm pretty new to learning about electrical installation, and as i go along, i realise there's still some gaps in my understanding which I can't seem to...
  6. N

    cross bonding bathrooms

    Hi guys this is my first post so bear with me, but what are your thoughts on cross bonding in bathrooms? Do you still need it if the installation is rcd protected with adequate main equip potential bonding is present?
    • NealeElectrics
    • Thread
    • bathrooms bonding cross
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. A

    1 fan 2 bathrooms?

    Hi, please could anybody help me with a wiring diagram for wiring up two adjacent bathrooms to the same fan via relays? The fan is located in the attic space and would need both switches to independently switch the fan. Thanks in advance
  8. G

    Timer fans bathrooms new dwellings

    Have been informed by building inspector today, that all bathroom fans need to be timer fans even when there is an openable window . Has any one else been informed of this new requirement ?
  9. D

    Lighting in bathrooms

    just wondering what people tend to go for with regards to bathroom downlights, whether it be low-voltage or mains voltage? Always been keen to use LV fittings, but I am finding that with the switch to LED lamps, the LV LED lamps seem a bit gloomy. Any key pros/cons for either??
  10. S

    bathrooms rcd

    Hi can some one help. Just starting out and have passed level 3 guilds have been asked to fit a fan and downights in a bathroom. I know it is notifiable but can any one tell me how to r.c.d everything. Is the cheapest way to fit r.c.d fused connection unit outside bathroom or do i have to run...
    • s.keech
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathrooms circuit protection rcd
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. C

    Dead testing modular bathrooms

    Hi all, I have been asked to dead test only some modular bathrooms installed in a building. Each bathroom has a light, towel rail, shaver outlet, and extractor fan. The supply cable to each circuit I have been told is not my concern so I am basically testing the switch lines and supplies to...
  12. C

    Climate Minister buys a castle with 16 bathrooms... and a massive carbon footprint R

    You could not make this stuff up, we do indeed live in interesting times. "He is the climate change minister who pledged to ‘lead by example’ in the fight against global warming. But Charles Hendry is facing accusations of hypocrisy after buying himself a 20-bedroom castle – with a...
  13. I

    Zones in bathrooms help!

    Hi all, after a bit of advice. I have carried out a C/U change and of course a full test and inspection of the installation. In the bathroom there is a spur which is approx 2.4m from floor, but in line with the edge of the bath. It used to be for a heater but a plumber has now re-used the spur...
  14. S

    Wall plate switches and accessories in bathrooms.

    Just wanted to get your thoughts please guys. The title says it all really. Current job I'm on customer wants wall mounted light dimmer switches, 2 x FSU's supplying underfloor heating prammer/stat and electric towel rail timer. All will be mounted outside of zone 2 at least 1.2 meters away...
    • sjm
    • Thread
    • accessories aus bathrooms equipment outside plate problem shower switch switches wall zones
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  15. Goody

    Isolator switchs for bathroom extractors

    Hi, Isolator switches for the bathroom extractors, could they be in the loft rather than the unsightly position on the wall outside the bathroom? “Electrical Installers’ Guide to the Building Regulations” or the “Red Book” doesn’t say anything about their position. Could someone shed some...
    • Goody
    • Thread
    • aus bathroom bathrooms isolator normally outside position switch
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
  16. D

    Pendants/Batten holders in bathrooms

    Another topic that has probably arisen in many previous posts but I need some clarification on. We never install pendants/batten holders in bathrooms but when going into properties that have got them, what are the rules. Asked a colleague and he said "...as long as it is out of reach" but in...
  17. Q

    Bathrooms, Extractor fans and Building Regs.

    Existing bathroom full refurbs (not new builds): aiming to keep costs as low as possible. Existing extractor fan working OK (several years old), client doesn't want a new one. 1: Is it OK to remove whist refurbing then replace? or once removed, MUST a new one be fitted to comply with regs? 2...
    • quatermass
    • Thread
    • aus bathrooms building extractor fans regs regulations
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  18. N

    Rcd in bathrooms

    Hi all When carrying out a pir if the bathroom has no rcd protection is it a code 4 or code 2? All sockets are rcho protected but bathroom light & elec shower on normal mcbs
  19. M

    Bathrooms, Kitchens and Part F

    Hi this has proberly been discussed before but I couldn't see anything about it so thought I would open the discussion The new part F (October 2010) comes into force in a few months Below are some examples of work we may be asked to do and want clarification on meeting the building regs...
  20. Y

    Shaver sockets in bathrooms

    Hi guys, I noticed while flicking through a mag that Wylex like shaver sockets in bathrooms to be on their own dedicated mcb, (if dual board) or RCBO. Is this in the regs? I have been taught by my old electrical contractors that I used to work for, just to put them on a lighting cct.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

Tags

advice aus cable circuit course earth electric electrical electrician hello led light lighting lights looking new please question rcd socket supply switch testing training wiring
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Tiling Tools for Beginners
DIY Advice
Tiling Tools
Tiling Advice
Electrical Advice
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock