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Green Building Bible, Fourth Edition
Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
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      CommentAuthordjh
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2015
     
    What does everybody do about points for shavers, toothbrushes etc? Stand alone sockets or integrated into light fittings? And what about the ratings - IP44? Many lights seem to be advertised as IP44 and then not described as such in the data sheet, or advertised differently-rated by different vendors.

    Is there any sensible product that is not outrageously priced?
    • CommentAuthorringi
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2015
     
    These day as they are all rechargeable, I don't point any points in a bathroom for them. They can be recharged from any 13 amp socket outside of the bathroom using a cheap adapter.
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    I stick them inside vanity units
    • CommentAuthorborpin
    • CommentTimeFeb 8th 2015
     
    Posted By: jamesingramI stick them inside vanity units
    Now that is an idea.
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    Jamesingram, If the sockets in the vanity unit, is in the bathroom within the zones it`s not allowed, if measured distance is contravened.
    It would not pass electrical inspection = no certificate.
    • CommentAuthorrhamdu
    • CommentTimeFeb 8th 2015
     
    A major consideration in locating shaver sockets is to find a place where you can drop a cable vertically in the wall, without it getting hit by the fixings for mirrors, cabinets etc.

    I don't think shaver sockets are going out of fashion. For all-electric toothbrush households it might even be an idea to instal more than one in the main bathroom.
    • CommentAuthorCWatters
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2015
     
    Fit more than one? eg one for the rechargeable toothbrush and one for the electric shaver.
    • CommentAuthorjamesingram
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2015 edited
     
    sorry efficiencyman you need to go read your regs :)

    Suitable shaver sockets are SELV for a start and ok in zone 2
    So unless your vanity unity is in or above your bath/shower you'll be fine
    • CommentAuthorEd Davies
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2015 edited
     
    Suitable shaver sockets (to BS EN 61778-2-5) are not SELV but they are OK in zone 2. They're full mains voltage, just isolated from earth.

    Is there a special rule about inside cupboards inside the zones or is putting them in vanity units just for tidiness?
    • CommentAuthorjamesingram
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2015 edited
     
    Your right ed not SELV more SLV .
    zone 2 is area within 600mm of bath/shower (basin)
    So fine. You could argue protected from splash etc. Inside a vanity unit puts them outside z2 but anyway neatness and a handy place to charge your toothbrush out of site is the objective. Toothbrush charging being the shaver sockets primary use nowadays ;)

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