Wiring for Bathroom Mirror - Want to use old shower switch.

[andre1990]

We're planning to install a bathroom vanity mirror to an appropriate moisture zone in the bathroom.

We've just removed the electric shower which had a pull cord switch in the bathroom. There's a permanent live to that switch we want to use. The "shower" has its own circuit on the CU downstairs which is on an RCD along with a few other MCBs.

The question is, can we take that permanent live and use it as a feed for the mirror, or do we need to fuse this line somewhere?

Thanks

 

[blup]

A fused connection unit would be sensible as a shower mcb will exceed the current requirements of a light

 

[andre1990]

A fused connection unit would be sensible as a shower mcb will exceed the current requirements of a light

Makes sense.

Do you know if its acceptable in the eyes of building regs to put an unswitched fuse box in the ceiling where the socket for the old pull cord was? i.e. its in Zone 3 but its in the bathroom.

 

[blup]

So not near anywhere water is likely to reach?

 

[andre1990]

So not near anywhere water is likely to reach?

That's right, its on the ceiling by the entrance door to the bathroom.

 

[blup]

Dont see why not if its out of the zones and properly installed

 

[Taylortwocities]

Easier to power your mirror from the lighting circuit. Pull the old shower feed into the loft and pop a double power socket on the end.

 

[andre1990]

Easier to power your mirror from the lighting circuit. Pull the old shower feed into the loft and pop a double power socket on the end.

Why do you suggest lighting rather than shower feed?

The shower has been removed, are you suggesting leaving it there ready for any future use?

 

[Jurassicspark]

Why do you suggest lighting rather than shower feed?

In the future, you can use the shower circuit for something else or even if someone re installs a shower they can easily connect it up.

The shower has been removed, are you suggesting leaving it there ready for any future use?

Yes, either connect it up to a double socket or just terminate it in a junction box.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Why do you suggest lighting rather than shower feed?

Because it is more suitable and you will not have to bother with a fuse.

 

[pete01]

Or when you've got a socket on the shower cable plug your mirror light into that

 

[foxhole]

Where you getting neutral from ? Usually only live thru switch .

 

[pete01]

Where you getting neutral from ? Usually only live thru switch .

I think he means a shower switch mate

 

[andre1990]

Because it is more suitable and you will not have to bother with a fuse.

If the mirror has an issue in the future, will it not stop all the lights on the same circuit from working?

Trying to understand best practice!

 

[EFLImpudence]

Possibly.