13A socket outley (downstairs toilet)

[gazdkw82]

I'm currently in the middle of gutting the downstairs toilet. It will only have a toilet and a small cloak room sink.

I plan to have a mirror and x1 2 gang socket outlet for the misses to straighten her hair because she refuses to do in the bedroom because there is no mirror.

Is this deemed acceptable? It's not a bathroom or any other special location?

The consumer unit is on the wall behind the toilet so it makes sense to utilise one of the spare ways.

Quick thoughts on a circuit are to install a radial on a 20A mcb. 4mm t+e. Length will be amount 1 metre.

I would like a socket that's as flush as it can be against the tiles. I've seen this which looks good.

GU3220WPW - 2 Gang 13A Switched Double Socket in White Metal Flat Plate White Insert Schneider GU3220WPW - https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/2-gang-13a-switched-double-socket-in-white-metal-flat-plate-white-insert-schneider-gu3220wpw#.WvWJPNAo9-E

Thanks

 

[Pete999]

I'm currently in the middle of gutting the downstairs toilet. It will only have a toilet and a small cloak room sink.

I plan to have a mirror and x1 2 gang socket outlet for the misses to straighten her hair because she refuses to do in the bedroom because there is no mirror.

Is this deemed acceptable? It's not a bathroom or any other special location?

The consumer unit is on the wall behind the toilet so it makes sense to utilise one of the spare ways.

Quick thoughts on a circuit are to install a radial on a 20A mcb. 4mm t+e. Length will be amount 1 metre.

I would like a socket that's as flush as it can be against the tiles. I've seen this which looks good.

GU3220WPW - 2 Gang 13A Switched Double Socket in White Metal Flat Plate White Insert Schneider GU3220WPW - https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/2-gang-13a-switched-double-socket-in-white-metal-flat-plate-white-insert-schneider-gu3220wpw#.WvWJPNAo9-E

Thanks

Why 4mm2 Gaz?

 

[MFS Electrical]

Why 4mm2 Gaz?

Don’t see anything wrong with it as long as the socket is far enough from the sink (300mm) I think

 

[Dillb]

Don’t see anything wrong with it as long as the socket is far enough from the sink (300mm) I think

No right or wrong distance, just common sense needs to be applied as too its location.

 

[Squid]

Tell the missus to shave her head........ problem solved.


Let us know how the divorce pans out ;o)))))

 

[gazdkw82]

Why 4mm2 Gaz?

Because I have some in the garage ;-)

I probably should have said that really. Usually I'd wire 2.5mm on a 20a mcb but seems I have 4mm I'll use that.

 

[westward10]

New circuit don't forget that is notifiable

 

[DPG]

RCD protection?

 

[Pete999]

Because I have some in the garage ;-)

I probably should have said that really. Usually I'd wire 2.5mm on a 20a mcb but seems I have 4mm I'll use that.

OK Ta

 

[gazdkw82]

New circuit don't forget that is notifiable

Yep. It will be done properly.

 

[gazdkw82]

RCD protection?

Yes. I have a split board.

 

[telectrix]

Yes. I have a split board.

gorilla glue will fix that..

 

[Pete999]

gorilla glue will fix that..

They do a tape now Tel

 

[telectrix]

i know, i've got it on CD though:

CD being Cadbury's Dairy. he he,

 

[DPG]

Arc fault detection?

 

[gazdkw82]

Arc fault detection?

Nope

 

[Pete999]

Arc fault detection?

Stop it, your being silly no mate

 

[Pete999]

Arc fault detection?

Stop it, your being silly now mate

 

[telectrix]

any of that red going spare, pete?

 

[Pete999]

any of that red going spare, pete?

Yes Mate just got back from Tesco, welcome anytime, although there is one member who thinks I drink 3 or 4 bottles at a time.

 

[telectrix]

Yes Mate just got back from Tesco, welcome anytime, although there is one member who thinks I drink 3 or 4 bottles at a time.

well that's just plain silly. how can you fit 3 - 4 bottles in your gob? mind you with some members it might be OK.

 

[Pete999]

well that's just plain silly. how can you fit 3 - 4 bottles in your gob? mind you with some members it might be OK.

One or two spring to mind.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

I plan to have a mirror and x1 2 gang socket outlet for the misses to straighten her hair because she refuses to do in the bedroom because there is no mirror.

Put the mirror in the bedroom then, not the toilet. Mirrors are not notifiable, nor do you have to do testing.

 

[gazdkw82]

Put the mirror in the bedroom then, not the toilet. Mirrors are not notifiable, nor do you have to do testing.

Yeh I understand that. Other issue is, we have 2 small children. In the morning it's not a good ideal to have to either go upstairs and straighten hair or to have to take the kids upstairs just for that.

It's just easier for us this way

 

[Pete999]

Put the mirror in the bedroom then, not the toilet. Mirrors are not notifiable, nor do you have to do testing.

Why no testing?

 

[DPG]

Why no testing?

Because you would only be moving the mirror this way.

 

[Pete999]

Because you would only be moving the mirror this way.

Fair enough

 

[elsparko]

.

 

[Dave OCD]

New circuit don't forget that is notifiable

Connect it to an existing RFC MCB as a spur in the board, saves paperwork.

 

[westward10]

Yes the madness of Part P.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Good socket choice Gaz. They have a nice integral foam gasket and are very slimline. Have the white ones in my dining room.

 

[DPG]

Good socket choice Gaz. They have a nice integral foam gasket and are very slimline. Have the white ones in my dining room.

Oooh, socket friends.

 

[westward10]

Gives you a nice warm feelin don't it.

 

[westward10]

Oooh, socket friends.

I am part of a light switch group, we meet twice weekly but one of those is intermediate.

 

[telectrix]

light switch anonymous rehab. a place to chill and switch off.

 

[DPG]

We have a cowboy night. We all fetch our spurs.

 

[NDG Elecs]

My Friday night curry has arrived. I'm going to get a PLATE and feed my FACE. Plate face.... Face plate....you get the jist!

 

[dksanders]

OP, is the 4mm from your garage correctly colour coded i.e. Blue/Brown? How do you intend to run it from the CU to the socket?

 

[PEG]

I am part of a light switch group, we meet twice weekly but one of those is intermediate.

Any strapping?

 

[gazdkw82]

OP, is the 4mm from your garage correctly colour coded i.e. Blue/Brown? How do you intend to run it from the CU to the socket?

Yep it's harmonised colours. Only purchased about 6 months ago for a A2 radial.

Like I said the C/U is on the other side of the wall. I'll come out of the C/U, into some YT2 trunking and through wall with some conduit.

 

[Dave OCD]

40 posts about a double socket. 41 Now.

 

[westward10]

Two gang
42.

 

[telectrix]

could have had 42 dumps by now, with a few farts in between.

 

[Dave OCD]

I've always said single or double for a socket, one,two,three,four gang etc for switches. Missed another post writing this so could be 44.

 

[Timbo]

Got a 7 gang switch in my lounge, 8 gang with a blank
45.

 

[Dave OCD]

Must be a big lounge ! 46

 

[elsparko]

a 500 gang pullcord switch

 

[elsparko]

a 500 gang pullcord switch

 

[telectrix]

all this about gang:

 

[elsparko]

1000 gang 45amp shower switch