PATTRESS IN LOFT

[Diggory]

I’d like to get a power socket in my loft space.
From a regs PoV, am I okay to have a pattress box mounted to woodwork.
Or does it have to be mounted to a non combustible surface ( like the gable end ) ?

Thanks D

 

[denso13]

On timber is fine.

 

[Diggory]

Thank you (again) @denso13
Best D

 

[Murdochcat]

Using metal accessories in ac loft is always a good idea

 

[mikehammer69]

Using metal accessories in ac loft is always a good idea

Is it ? , wouldn't contemplate that. Maybe below if damp is a concern

Edit : changed to socket

 

[Diggory]

I can just as easily use an ‘external’ type enclosure. The likes of a British General IP66 13A 2-Gang SP Weatherproof Outdoor Switched Socket WP22.

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[333rocky333]

I can just as easily use an ‘external’ type enclosure. The likes of a British General IP66 13A 2-Gang SP Weatherproof Outdoor Switched Socket WP22.

Best D

only if connected to an rcd protected cicuit

 

[Diggory]

Thanks reply.

only if connected to an rcd protected cicuit

Does that not apply to whatever I install ?

Best D

 

[333rocky333]

Thanks reply.

Does that not apply to whatever I install ?

Best D

Not always, if your connecting to an existing circuit thats not Rcd protected, as in older ptoperties you can use an rcd socket or an rcd version of the BG socket you posted, though the new wiring must confom

 

[Murdochcat]

Is it ? , wouldn't contemplate that. Maybe below if damp is a concern

Yes. I’ve replaced loads of broken units over the years - and never encountered a lot with a damp issue

 

[Diggory]

I had my consumer unit replaced less than a year ago.

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[SUNRAY]

Using metal accessories in ac loft is always a good idea

May I ask your reasoning behind this?

 

[Murdochcat]

May I ask your reasoning behind this?

Simply because I replaced more damaged plastic units in my time where they had got damaged. Metal is more resilient AND for a small additional cost they will last much longer

 

[mikehammer69]

Id be even more wary of condensation forming on a metal socket in a cold attic

I'm sure the op can decide based on the info provided

I don't use Bakelite Surface boxes anyway always PVC

 

[SUNRAY]

Simply because I replaced more damaged plastic units in my time where they had got damaged. Metal is more resilient AND for a small additional cost they will last much longer

Mmm I sort of know what you mean.

In a domestic loft I don't think that's really likely to be an issue

In a village hall we stopped replacing damaged metal sockets like for like due to cost.