Bathroom Light 12V

[EnglishRose]

Another question.... For our teeny tiny wet room we need a light, the other one has no label or anything. 

 

We are all 12V - would something like this be ok?

 

Dream Lighting LED Ceiling Lights 12v Caravan Interior Lighting Motorhome Campervan Boat On/off Switch Great Power Saving https://amzn.eu/d/9BJTg2i

[Jak]

Hi. We have similar caravan 12v LED lighting units and they work well. I replaced all our old lighting with them a couple of years ago. 
 

[rusty69]

I would be looking for something with a higher IP rating. Even though it is low voltage, and IP44 does offer some protection from water ingress, the more water resistant the better.

 

[EnglishRose]

Thanks, I just wondered if they were suitable for inside our bathroom or if they needed to be a particular type IP eating etc.

[ditchcrawler]

How wet is it likely to get, does it get full of steam. The light in my bathroom has lasted over 20 years so far

 

7 minutes ago, EnglishRose said:

Thanks, I just wondered if they were suitable for inside our bathroom or if they needed to be a particular type IP eating etc.

They are IP44 and you can buy 3 of them for the price of a Screwfix IP44 bathroom light and its switched, if that is what you need.

 

Are IP44 lights suitable for bathrooms?

 

 

So, the higher the number, the stronger the protection. For example, IP44 rated lights are designed for use as bathroom lights, and wet environments.

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by ditchcrawler
Changed a lot and added a bit

[Col_T]

1 hour ago, EnglishRose said:

Another question.... For our teeny tiny wet room we need a light, the other one has no label or anything. 

 

We are all 12V - would something like this be ok?

 

Dream Lighting LED Ceiling Lights 12v Caravan Interior Lighting Motorhome Campervan Boat On/off Switch Great Power Saving https://amzn.eu/d/9BJTg2i

That unit has a built on/off switch - I thought that switches for bathrooms had to be outside the room?

[ditchcrawler]

1 minute ago, Col_T said:

That unit has a built on/off switch - I thought that switches for bathrooms had to be outside the room?

its only 12 volt, not mains

[Jak]

Makes sense. Ive got 2 switched lights in the bathroom and BSS never said anything!

 

[ditchcrawler]

32 minutes ago, Jak said:

Makes sense. Ive got 2 switched lights in the bathroom and BSS never said anything!

 

The BSS dont care if you have two drawing pins in a cloths peg for a switch 

[Jen-in-Wellies]

1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said:

The BSS dont care if you have two drawing pins in a cloths peg for a switch 

This is the great thing about CWDF. Some one can now search the forum and know from @ditchcrawler's experience that this type of light switch is fine for BSS. 😀

[EnglishRose]

Thanks for the info, I'll find one with a slightly better IP rating.

 

[ditchcrawler]

19 minutes ago, EnglishRose said:

Thanks for the info, I'll find one with a slightly better IP rating.

 

Why? I bet you wont find one with a switch

39 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

This is the great thing about CWDF. Some one can now search the forum and know from @ditchcrawler's experience that this type of light switch is fine for BSS. 😀

See if you can find any mention of light switches in the BSS

[Jen-in-Wellies]

IP ratings. What they mean. Numerous other similar explanations a search away. I reckon a second digit of 4 is fine for a boat bathroom, assuming it is in the ceiling and 12, or 24V. It is going to get at worst a bit of spray and the occasional splash and be in a humid environment for short periods.

[ditchcrawler]

16 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

IP ratings. BAD LINK Numerous other similar explanations a search away. I reckon a second digit of 4 is fine for a boat bathroom, assuming it is in the ceiling and 12, or 24V. It is going to get at worst a bit of spray and the occasional splash and be in a humid environment for short periods.

As I posted IP44 is suitable for bathrooms

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by ditchcrawler
Removed a bad link

[rusty69]

12 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

 

Interesting link. That directs me to something about cyber crime

Edited May 20, 2023 by rusty69

[Jen-in-Wellies]

1 minute ago, rusty69 said:

Interesting link. That directs me to something about cyber crime

Not sure what happened there. Fixed now in my post.

[rusty69]

4 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

Not sure what happened there. Fixed now in my post.

Fixed in mine too. Well, kind of. I deleted it.

[Jen-in-Wellies]

Sorry about the weird link. Not sure what happened there. Have fixed it. Thanks both @rusty69 and @ditchcrawler for removing the quoted duff link.