bathroom light

[andyj941]

Hi we've just had our ensuite ripped out and replaced. The only things that are left are to paint it, put a vinyl floor down and change the light fitting.

Currently there is a single pendant light with a 60W bulb and glass light shade that I can only describe as being a tribute to the 80s.

The light isn't above anything in the bathroom. I was planning on replacing it with a 3 way spotlight such as http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...ay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=452963 with GU10 bulbs.

Is this an OK thing to do and will the wiring be a simple like for like swap? Or will it be above the skills of an average DIYer such as myself?

Thanks

 

[riveralt]

You will need to check with homebase to establish whether your proposed light is suitable for the bathroom area. Also consider LED lights rather than the 50w GU10 advertised - remember you will be nearly tripling your electricity usage for the bathroom otherwise.
If you currently have a ceiling rose then you will need to look at wiki here:
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting:rose

 

[casamena]

You will need to check with homebase to establish whether your proposed light is suitable for the bathroom area. Also consider LED lights rather than the 50w GU10 advertised - remember you will be nearly tripling your electricity usage for the bathroom otherwise.
If you currently have a ceiling rose then you will need to look at wiki here:
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting:rose[/QUOTE]

as mentioned LED lighting would be a good idea, look for an IP rating of IP65
some info on zones
Zone 0: the interior of the bathtub or shower basin.
Zone 1: the area around the bathtub or shower basin up to a height of 2.25m above the floor and at a radius of 1.2m from the water outlet.
Zone 2: is limited by the vertical planes external to zone 1 and parallel vertical plane (s) 0.60m external to zone 1.
Zone 3: is limited to the vertical plane(s) external to zone 2 and the parallel vertical plane(s) 2.40m external to zone 2.

 

[ricicle]

Zone 3: is limited to the vertical plane(s) external to zone 2 and the parallel vertical plane(s) 2.40m external to zone 2.

There is no Zone 3 !

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

How I miss Zone 3!

I think you will find the homebase fitting rated at IP20.

 

[casamena]

yup no zone 3, copied and paste without reading through full text.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Cut and paste, lazy git!