Surace Mounted shaver socket in bathroom

[Reg_Prescott]

Hi all,

I have tried a search for shaver sockets, but not found an answer to this one - so here goes:

I would like to install a shaver socket in my bathroom. My problem is, my bathroom is fully tiled and I don't really want to mess about lifting tiles etc to sink a back box into the wall. So can I surface mount the shaver socket?

I get the impression it not a preferred method, as it could stick out and be vulnerable to knocks and the risk bashing your head on it etc. (and probably because it will look 'orrible ) The location I have in mind is close to a bathroom cabinet so this shouldn't be an issue.

So is it OK to surface mount the shaver socket (providing its located in the correct zone etc.) ?

Is it OK to run the cable down the wall in some mini trunking or similar?

I know it is not a very elegnt solution, but the entire bathroom will be redone in the future when the budget allows.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

[kendor]

if forced to surface mount one of those shaver socket's incorporated in a shaving light might look better?

 

[securespark]

Or mount it inside the cabinet?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I was going to say that you don't have to lift tiles to sink a box - use a drill jig, and a tile drill to get the holes started, and you should be OK.

But then I got to the bit about the cable.

I solved the problem once and for all, nearly 30 years ago, by growing a beard, but if that doesn't appeal what about buying a cordless razor until you are retiling?

 

[Reg_Prescott]

Hmmm, some good tips guys

I am pretty sure I can position it so it won't look too bad, but what about the legalities of surface mounting the box and cable?

Ban: It's for a leccy toothbrush rather than a shaver, I am fed up with it going flat and having to remember to put it on charge in the bedroom

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It's all perfectly legal in Zone 2 and upwards, as long as it's not going to get splashed. If the location is prone to condensation running down the tiles seal around the edges with silicone.

 

[Reg_Prescott]

Thanks!