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Wall Mounted Bathroom Heaters
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Would anyone know the regulations regarding the use of a wall mounted electric heater in a bathroom. The heater would be wired direct to the plug which is fused and sits some 6'6" off the ground. The on/off switch would be operated by a pulled cord. Is this, as described, legal.
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Looks like His Brightness has sloped off for one of his teabreaks, Dia. As long as it's at least 600m (2') from bath or shower, you're fine.
12:26 Wed 23rd Jan 2013
Excuse this please, Dia...........
Usually something like this, Mojay........
http:// www.tlc -direct .co.uk/ Main_In dex/Hea ting_In dex/Fan _Heater s_3/ind ex.html
Usually something like this, Mojay........
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Bob .......... I think you're making the mistake of confusing a plug (socket) with a spur.
A spur is a "permanent" connection. It serves that appliance only.
A plug can be removed, and, in theory, something silly could be plugged in.
i.e. a portable appliance.
Outside of the "Zones" a spur is permitted. Sockets are not (EXCEPT under certain conditions within the latest regs. ....... which I won't go into here.)
A spur is a "permanent" connection. It serves that appliance only.
A plug can be removed, and, in theory, something silly could be plugged in.
i.e. a portable appliance.
Outside of the "Zones" a spur is permitted. Sockets are not (EXCEPT under certain conditions within the latest regs. ....... which I won't go into here.)
Can I just add that the business of being able to grab 2 things (one in each hand) is more to do with old type "supplementary earth bonding".
Supp bonding may still apply in older installations. Under the latest regs, it's not needed.
This is a complicated and potentially hazardous area, which makes it so important that professional help is essential here. I promise you that, even "proper" electricians like my friend Bright Spark, have scratched their heads a few times to interpret the regs.
Supp bonding may still apply in older installations. Under the latest regs, it's not needed.
This is a complicated and potentially hazardous area, which makes it so important that professional help is essential here. I promise you that, even "proper" electricians like my friend Bright Spark, have scratched their heads a few times to interpret the regs.
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