Macbeast
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 06:30 AM |
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Electrical Regs Query
Electrician in our church is installing hand dryers in the toilets. He has mounted the isolation switch ( normal white plastic switch ) within 2m of
the sink taps so you can touch switch and tap at the same time. I thought this was not allowed or am I wrong ?
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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rgrs
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 07:15 AM |
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Think you will find that provided it's over 300mm from the sink and provided adequate protection is provided it would comply.
Sure someone will be along soon that's a bit more up to date than me on the regs.
Have a read on the zone areas for bathrooms etc.
Roger
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 08:03 AM |
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Section 7 of the Regs have changed slightly.
You can install power within Zone 0 or Zone 1 as long as you have adequate protection via an RCD as said. I would think for such a high risk
installation, they would have RCD's anyway.
[Edited on 31-8-13, by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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six mad
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 08:19 AM |
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Hi
It is advisable to consider the area around a wash basin, within a 60cm radius of any tap
as zone 2.
Zone 2 requires electrical products to be IPX4 or better. or SELV with the transformer located beyond zone two.
And all circuits in a bathroom must be protected via a RCD not exeeding 30mA.
Bare in mind these regs are for a location that contains a bath or shower.
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 11:52 AM |
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It's not a bathroom so does not need to comply with bathroom regs! I Have only done a handful of installs since 17th edition so not 100% up on
the latest regs but personally I'd protect ANY public access areas with a 30mA RCD. The position of the isolation switch is fine perfectly
reasonable IMO!
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 12:49 PM |
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me too ^^ its a toilet not a bathroom. 2m is fine so long as the circuits have adequate protaction via 30ma rcd. i always keep things at least 600mm
from a basin.
imagine not having a socket within 2m of your average kitchen sink!
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jacko
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 04:40 PM |
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Maybe he is helping God to fill heaven and get more Angles  
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Macbeast
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 05:01 PM |
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Thanks for replies. I guess he's compliant then but I'll check for RCD.
BTW, I designed my kitchen so the sockets are 2m from the sink
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 31/8/13 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Thanks for replies. I guess he's compliant then but I'll check for RCD.
BTW, I designed my kitchen so the sockets are 2m from the sink
If i did that the sockets would be in the back yard 
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 1/9/13 at 06:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
me too ^^ its a toilet not a bathroom.
Doesnt Matter, it still comes under Section 7; Special Locations if placing a socket within a zoned "Wet Area".
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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