Socket proximity to wood burner

[goasis]

Evening all, is there a reg you would quote to help convince a client why you don't want to fit a socket in very close proximity to a wood burning stove. Assume the client doesn't understand common sense !
Obviously there's issues with derating ccc of cable, damage to socket etc.

Asking for a a friend (no, genuinely!)

 

[ferg]

How close is very close?

 

[goasis]

I don't know about the layout /design or the type of burner, but within 200mm ish I think

 

[ferg]

Tbh it really does depend on the type of burner.

Some put relatively little heat out in to the room mostly heating water for DHW and heating

 

[buzzlightyear]

I can understand if it was close to it but 2mtrs away . did you take pic of it .its like saying a tv wall mounted it will end up like jelly coming down the wall.

 

[goasis]

200mm, no pic, as I said, genuinely asking for a friend!

 

[buzzlightyear]

200mm, no pic, as I said, genuinely asking for a friend!

8 inches long ,where it is hung on the wall .

 

[PEG]

I would say that is too close,as most of the reputable stove makers,have similar setting out distances,for siting a new stove.

Remember,there will also be a plug top and whatever cable is fitted,to cope with the heat.

Any specific regs,will want to refer to a temperature or its effect,for example,you could have the S/O right next to the stove...if the stove was never used.

 

[Wilko]

Hi Approved Document J has info about combustion appliances and my quick read is "nothing combustible within 150mm of the appliance". Typically an electrical accessory will have a temperature range set by manufacturer - eg MK used to be -5C to +40C. So if it's less than 40C and more than 150mm then it may comply.