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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Can i change an existing wall switch to an ip66 rated switch in zone 2 of a converted shower room? (Was a utility room).

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By *ord StaveleyMan
over a year ago

Boroughbridge

Nope.

I’m assuming you mean a light switch.

Several reasons:

It will look horrible

You will not be able to maintain the IP rating as your axle will be embedded in the wall and your new switch will have to be on the surface as the back box is part of its integrity. You will have to make your cable entry through the rear of the plastic back box and will not be able to make a suitable waterproof seal on the entry point.

Your best bet (if possible) is to drill through the wall and have your light switch on the outside of the room

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By *ord StaveleyMan
over a year ago

Boroughbridge

Any edit !!

For the word ‘axel’ read ‘ cable’

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


" Any edit !!

For the word ‘axel’ read ‘ cable’"

That makes more sense!

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By *igJandTheBlondeCouple
over a year ago

Kings Hill


"Nope.

I’m assuming you mean a light switch.

Several reasons:

It will look horrible

You will not be able to maintain the IP rating as your axle will be embedded in the wall and your new switch will have to be on the surface as the back box is part of its integrity. You will have to make your cable entry through the rear of the plastic back box and will not be able to make a suitable waterproof seal on the entry point.

Your best bet (if possible) is to drill through the wall and have your light switch on the outside of the room"

Proper advice

*fellow spark

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

An extractor fan fitted in the shower room must have an isolator switch. Can this be a specific pull switch within the room, rather than a switch external of the room?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"An extractor fan fitted in the shower room must have an isolator switch. Can this be a specific pull switch within the room, rather than a switch external of the room?"

I dunno. Mine is linked to the light switch.

*Advice from the Gets Someone Else To Do It Society.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"An extractor fan fitted in the shower room must have an isolator switch. Can this be a specific pull switch within the room, rather than a switch external of the room?

I dunno. Mine is linked to the light switch.

*Advice from the Gets Someone Else To Do It Society.

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Yeah, i think if it's a new installation then it needs a separate isolator.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love it when guys get technical x

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe


"Love it when guys get technical x"

I was just thinking the same...had to check I wasnt on a builders forum for a sec

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm looking into this myself and this situation is beset with issues, especially if you have inherited some well meant but distinctly unsafe DIY...

I would recommend that you have an electrician have an actual look at your particular situation.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

What would you do if your lights downstairs keep going off but you can't find out what it is.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"What would you do if your lights downstairs keep going off but you can't find out what it is."

Assume someone else is in the house.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What would you do if your lights downstairs keep going off but you can't find out what it is."

Call Derek Acorah

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