Fused connection unit in a toilet block

[Stuy]

Hi guys just wondering if someone can help me out here. I've been asked to install a metal hand dryer in a toilet block but the fused connection unit for it will fall within touching distance of the sinks.I've had a look at the regs but I'm still a bit unsure.Will the FCU need to go above the ceiling or will it be ok to go beside the hand dryer as long as the circuit is protected by an RCBO.Thanks

 

[Marvo]

Hand basins don't usually warrant classification as a special zone so common sense would be the order of the day.

 

[a1guvner]

1800mm is the way forward, will stop people messing with it as well.

 

[ipf]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

 

[Leesparkykent]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

for drying your hands?

 

[ian.settle1]

Just think about instantaneous water heaters, maybe..

Waste disposal units or macerators as well

 

[ian.settle1]

for drying your hands?

Your other brain cell following behind is it.

 

[telectrix]

best thing for a toilet block is a plumber. about all they're fit for.

 

[BES]

Fitted bloody hundreds of handriers in toilet blocks in schools , offices , pubs clubs. If I was installing new circuit would as others have said use common sense and fit fcu a reasonable distance from basins but have seen them fitted above and directly next to basins.

 

[snowhead]

Mount the FCU just below the ceiling, it stops it being turned of by people who nothing better to do.

 

[spark 68]

As others have already said, toilets without shower/bath is not a special location.

The equipment installed is to be suitable for the environment, general rules apply, on a side note not actually a reg in BS7671 but in the electricians guide to the building regs (I think) suggests minimum 300mm away from the edge of the sink.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Your other brain cell following behind is it.

Of course I knew what he meant I was having a joke. What's your problem?

 

[ian.settle1]

Of course I knew what he meant I was having a joke. What's your problem?

I'm splitting my sides with laughter NOT

 

[Plonker 3]

Hi guys just wondering if someone can help me out here. I've been asked to install a metal hand dryer in a toilet block but the fused connection unit for it will fall within touching distance of the sinks.I've had a look at the regs but I'm still a bit unsure.Will the FCU need to go above the ceiling or will it be ok to go beside the hand dryer as long as the circuit is protected by an RCBO.Thanks

What makes you think there would be a reg for the spur to be mounted where you suggested?

 

[Leesparkykent]

I'm splitting my sides with laughter NOT

Good for you!

 

[ipf]

for drying your hands?

...or your sense of humour, maybe..?

 

[Leesparkykent]

...or your sense of humour, maybe..?

?.......

 

[Adam W]

Mount the FCU just below the ceiling, it stops it being turned of by people who nothing better to do.

Provided the flex is long enough.

 

[Plonker 3]

Provided the flex is long enough.

Its not commected to a klik rose is it?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I don't think a waste disposal or a macerated will be any good for drying your hands.

 

[Plonker 3]

I don't think a waste disposal or a macerated will be any good for drying your hands.

I dont know, you wouldnt have to wash them again if you did get them stuck in either of them.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Just thinking about opening a macerator, makes me want to wash my hands.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I don't think a waste disposal or a macerated will be any good for drying your hands.

haha I've been taking a kicking for saying the same about a water heater lol

 

[Deleted member 26818]

A water heater wouldn't be any use for drying your hands either.

 

[Leesparkykent]

A water heater wouldn't be any use for drying your hands either.

I know look at #5

 

[ipf]

?.......

It's still following behind, I see.

 

[Leesparkykent]

It's still following behind, I see.

yea mate 4 sure!

 

[Resu]

It's still following behind, I see.

Give the guy a break man. He made a joke - you didn't like it - big whoop! Why have a go at all? I preferred his joke to your petty attempt (that you stole from someone else!)

 

[TJ Anderson]

It's still following behind, I see.

That's pretty lame to be fair. Google some jokes of your own if you are struggling with it lol.

 

[ipf]

Give the guy a break man. He made a joke - you didn't like it - big whoop! Why have a go at all? I preferred his joke to your petty attempt (that you stole from someone else!)

Didn't say anything about not liking it. What is the petty attempt? explain please

 

[Resu]

It's still following behind, I see.

Didn't say anything about not liking it. What is the petty attempt? explain please

......

 

[Adam W]

Its not commected to a klik rose is it?

Is that a reference to a different thread?

 

[Plonker 3]

Is that a reference to a different thread?

Yes it is.

 

[Paul.M]

You can tell it's a Friday night with these replies. Lets not go any further down hill lol.

 

[Plonker 3]

You can tell it's a Friday night with these replies. Lets not go any further down hill lol.

well if your going to spoil our fun I'm going the pub then.

 

[Paul.M]

well if your going to spoil our fun I'm going the pub then.

If it wasn't a £130 taxi fare I'd join you!


edit.... so come midnight Dillb stumbles back home 3 sheets to the wind with a donky kabab under his arm, logs on and starts ranting about CU stickers and Klik flex's. Cant wait :rofl:

Have a good night mate.

 

[Plonker 3]

Bloody hell, stuck in pub near Bristol with 3 geordies for company.

More beer needed before I can understand what anyone in here is saying

 

[ian.settle1]

Bloody hell, stuck in pub near Bristol with 3 geordies for company.

More beer needed before I can understand what anyone in here is saying

You'll be to pi$$ed by then

 

[telectrix]

you have to be pi$$ed to understand a geordie anyway

 

[GB.Kayak]

well if your going to spoil our fun I'm going the pub then.

There used to be a really good kebab shop at the top of Whiteladies Road in Brisle! It used to be a favourite stop off on the way back from Friday evening kayaking in the pool in the UofB Students Union. None of that doner rubbish, though that was on offer; lamb and chicken ... real meat! To keep you going over the downs to the halls of residence!