Bathroom Switch

[PopsThompson]

This subject of not having a standard switches in bathrooms but using a pull cord instead?

Why then can you buy bathroom rads with switches on them - or are they a different type? I have an electric rad without a switch that is turned on from one of those touch sensors and which now refuses to work so it's either a case of buying a new touch switch (expensive) or a new rad with it's own switch as mentioned..... again expensive.

Cheers.

 

[EFLImpudence]

People think bathrooms are bathrooms and that's that but the restrictions on accessories and appliances only apply within the zones of the special location and also that they must be suitable for the environment.

So, pesumably, a 'bathroom radiator' will have been designed so that it is suitable and if it has a switch then fitting it outside of the zones will be satisfactory.
Whether a normal light switch is suitable for the environment is open to debate.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

As above, within bath/shower rooms you are dictated by zones and what can/cannot be electrically installed within these zones. Once electrical items are installed within zone 0-2 certain safety precautions must be taken, to avoid potential harm. Those precautions will vary depending on the degree of protection that is required.
Common sense really!
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:speclcn:bathroom_zones

 

[PopsThompson]

Moderator 11, how did I hijack a post?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

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