Bathroom light advice please

[Steve_26]

I am having a new bathroom fitted. lighting wire has been layed above the ceiling in preparation for downlights as im having the room skimmed etc.
We also want a small light over a mirror (approved pull cord type etc) before its plastered i want to obviously sort put the wiring for this

There is an old shaver connection in the bathroom which will be capped as it is not used.
I know its possible but is it acceptable/legal to take a feed from this source to use for the light? obviously this socket is not on the lighting circuit.

Thanks

Steve

 

[Qedelec]

obviously this socket is not on the lighting circuit.

What makes you think this? it is usual to run a shaver transformer off the lighting circuit.
If you use this the connections must be crimped if they are not going to be accessible.

 

[Steve_26]

I stand corrected,i remember that when i disconnected the lighting fuse at the CU the shaver connection was dead.
So it is linked to the lighting circuit.No problem there.

Why crimp rather than using a box to join the wires up?

Cheers

 

[jonny_throstle]

If you use this the connections must be crimped if they are not going to be accessible.

Qedelec, a quick question: What qualifies as 'accessible' ? Is mounting under floorboards covered with underlay and carpet (or laminate) considered 'accessible' ? and what is considered inaccessible ? anyone ?

 

[Qedelec]

Why crimp rather than using a box to join the wires up?

Because if a connection is not accessible for inspection it needs to be a permanent joint, Make sure you use calibrated ratchet crimpers.

 

[Qedelec]

[quote="jonny_throstleQedelec, a quick question: What qualifies as 'accessible' ? Is mounting under floorboards covered with underlay and carpet (or laminate) considered 'accessible' ? and what is considered inaccessible ? anyone ?[/quote]

NO what you state is not considered 'accessible'.
You could make it accessible by adding a notice on the wall stating that there is a JB under the floor at that point and maybe adding a flap in the carpet.
It comes down to what an inspector would look for, would you, for instance, expect the person doing a Periodic Inspection to start dismantling your house and lifting the floorboards?

 

[Steve_26]

In my experience not many inspectors check houses!! thats why so many people bodge things up and never get caught,when i bought my house i had a basic servey,, they said dont trust the roof plumbing or electrics but the rest house is sound!

I had my house valued recently,i have the old brown fuse box but have a brand new CU ready for fitting she said its really worth doing if i sell coz when people see a new box they think the wiring is all new..i got a sparky coming round next week to take alook he mentioned "certificates" and "new earthing" ...sounds expensive,, looks like a £500 job.