Zone 2 demister mirror in Zone 1

[SJRSJR]

Hello

I've just realised that the demister mirror I bought to go above the bath is only suitable for Zone 2 and beyond.

As I want it to go in Zone 1 is there anything I can do (other than put it elsewhere), or have I just made an expensive mistake?

Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

The demister element will be behind the mirror.
The connections to the element will be inside the mirror casing which cannot be accessed without the use of a screwdriver.
Where is the switch to turn the demister on and off?

 

[JohnW2]

The demister element will be behind the mirror. ... The connections to the element will be inside the mirror casing which cannot be accessed without the use of a screwdriver.

True, but do such considerations influence whether it is allowed in Zone 1 ?

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks for replying. You wave your hand to turn it on and off. The power supply comes in behind the mirror (at 1.75m high) and controlled by a rocker switch outside the bathroom.

 

[Murdochcat]

A mirror above the bath - never seen that in my time

 

[SJRSJR]

A mirror above the bath - never seen that in my time

Surely not that unusual - and according to this, it was a 'hot trend' in 2021 : Mirrors above baths
Clearly I've got my finger on a slow pulse.

 

[endecotp]

It seems that 12V demister elements do exist. So you could possibly replace your mirror's (presumably?) 240V element with a 12V one, and connect that to a suitable isolated power supply somewhere safe.

Or maybe your mirror already has a 12V element and contains a power supply?

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks. I spoke to the manufacturers (Hib) and they say I can't adapt it. (That said, they didn't seem particularly knowledgeable or interested.) I'm just a bit surprised that a company that pitches itself as a bathroom supply shop only sells Zone 2 products. It's my own stupid fault for taking my eye off the ball.

 

[endecotp]

they say I can't adapt it.

Well obviously they did. "No user-serviceable parts inside". Doesn't mean it's true though does it!

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks! .

So I see I can get 12V demister mats and a SELV transformer but can I do anything about the LED lights?

 

[endecotp]

So I see I can get 12V demister mats and a SELV transformer but can I do anything about the LED lights?

Maybe!

Have you taken it apart yet?

 

[SJRSJR]

Not yet. I know I’ll be voiding the warranty but I’ll give it a go if you’re willing to help me

There's a box on the back which I’ll open up tomorrow and post a photo if that’s okay, or tell me what to look for. Thanks !

 

[pete01]

Few different options here?

Demista 12V Mirror - 524mm x 810mm with Transformer - Heater Shop

Buy your 785mm x 810mm Demista 12V Mirror with transformer at Heater Shop. Keeps mirrors completely steam free and extremely safe due to low voltage.

www.heatershop.co.uk

 

[Taylortwocities]

As well as the demister, what other electrical features does it have? And, again,

Where is the switch to turn the demister on and off?

 

[JohnW2]

.... And, again,

Where is the switch to turn the demister on and off?

Was that not answered, when you first asked, by ...

...controlled by a rocker switch outside the bathroom.

??