switch location

[curzons246]

The switch for my immersion heater was located in the airing cupboard. I have moved it into the bathroom. it's location is such that it shouldnt be splashed - is this likely to be a problem when i renew my safety certificate. In anticipation thank you

[tomsk]

The switch for my immersion heater was located in the airing cupboard. I have moved it into the bathroom. it's location is such that it shouldnt be splashed - is this likely to be a problem when i renew my safety certificate. In anticipation thank you

 

 

Ideally it should be outside the bathroom, but depending in which 'zone' it is in within the bathroom, it may comply.

[steelaway]

The switch for my immersion heater was located in the airing cupboard. I have moved it into the bathroom. it's location is such that it shouldnt be splashed - is this likely to be a problem when i renew my safety certificate. In anticipation thank you

 

It should be visible to any one working on the immersion heater - to ensure it cannot be switched on by others.

 

Alex

[alan_fincher]

The switch for my immersion heater was located in the airing cupboard. I have moved it into the bathroom. it's location is such that it shouldnt be splashed - is this likely to be a problem when i renew my safety certificate. In anticipation thank you

 

Ideally it should be outside the bathroom, but depending in which 'zone' it is in within the bathroom, it may comply.

Does the BSS actually care about such things?

 

I've not looked recently, but my memory was of almost s*d all on 240 volt electrics, and certainly nothing as specific as switch placement.

 

All the documents are available online. so you can always check latest situation for yourself.

[tomsk]

Does the BSS actually care about such things?

 

I've not looked recently, but my memory was of almost s*d all on 240 volt electrics, and certainly nothing as specific as switch placement.

 

All the documents are available online. so you can always check latest situation for yourself.

 

 

Alan, I wasn't refering to BSS regs. as such. More landlubbery. Common sense dictates that you shouldnt have anything not LV or IP rated anywhere near water, however the 17th Edition allows for outlets in bathrooms in new installations DEPENDING ON THEIR POSITION as everything should be RCD protected... Beggered if I would though..

[Gary Peacock]

There aren't any specific rules but good practise is to make an attempt to base its location on the domestic rules so really it's not ideal but it's your choice to relocate it or not.

[ditchcrawler]

Alan, I wasn't refering to BSS regs. as such. More landlubbery. Common sense dictates that you shouldnt have anything not LV or IP rated anywhere near water, however the 17th Edition allows for outlets in bathrooms in new installations DEPENDING ON THEIR POSITION as everything should be RCD protected... Beggered if I would though..

I would join your club any day, 13 socket in bathroom, hair dryer, straighteners, geto blaster, I better buy an extension lead with multiple outlets. It looks like it will balance on the bath OK, Whoops

[tomsk]

I would join your club any day, 13 socket in bathroom, hair dryer, straighteners, geto blaster, I better buy an extension lead with multiple outlets. It looks like it will balance on the bath OK, Whoops

 

 

Thanks for your valued input

[nb Innisfree]

It needs positioning so that it is difficult to use with wet hands, i.e. away from basin, shower etc.

[curzons246]

I think there's enough caution shown on here to pursued me to move it the other side and into the kitchen - thanks for your help - Bill

[Robbo]

I think there's enough caution shown on here to pursued me to move it the other side and into the kitchen - thanks for your help - Bill

 

If you really want it in the bathroom you could put it on a pull cord switch.

[ChrisPy]

If you really want it in the bathroom you could put it on a pull cord switch.

read out of context that encourages the imagination to run wild ............

[RobinJ]

The switch for my immersion heater was located in the airing cupboard. I have moved it into the bathroom. it's location is such that it shouldnt be splashed - is this likely to be a problem when i renew my safety certificate. In anticipation thank you

Talking about boats, the issue with BSC relates to the position, security and insulation of 240V installation.

The building regs. ditate where the switch must be fitted, which might be an issue if it is residential.

Needless to say it is a good idea to make sure it complies with both!