Reading up on some of the wiring regs, I'm concerned about some aspects of my bathroom wiring (done by contractors in 2001 for the previous owner).
There is no supplementary bonding. The only electrics in the room are SELV downlighters (non-IPXX rated) in the ceiling (2.2 metres above the floor), with the transformers (above the ceiling) controlled by a ceiling mounted pull cord 230V switch (in zone 2). There is no earth to the switch or transformers.
What would be the best remedy? Obviously the downlighters should be replaced (the bulbs currently don't last long...), From what I can see, I could run a 4mm cable between the light switch and the pipe work. Or else, I could replace the switch with a double insulated version (if such a thing exists). Alternatively, placing an RCB on the lighting circuit next to the CU (which uses cartridge fuses) would be another approach. The last approach is definately covered by Part P - I'm not certain if it's permissible to do some of the other things myself.
Or I could just do nothing...
Any opinions appreciated!
There is no supplementary bonding. The only electrics in the room are SELV downlighters (non-IPXX rated) in the ceiling (2.2 metres above the floor), with the transformers (above the ceiling) controlled by a ceiling mounted pull cord 230V switch (in zone 2). There is no earth to the switch or transformers.
What would be the best remedy? Obviously the downlighters should be replaced (the bulbs currently don't last long...), From what I can see, I could run a 4mm cable between the light switch and the pipe work. Or else, I could replace the switch with a double insulated version (if such a thing exists). Alternatively, placing an RCB on the lighting circuit next to the CU (which uses cartridge fuses) would be another approach. The last approach is definately covered by Part P - I'm not certain if it's permissible to do some of the other things myself.
Or I could just do nothing...
Any opinions appreciated!
