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Hi Everyone

apologies for not posting in the DIY section but it's locked and not allowing new posts.

We've seen IP65 rated small decking LED lights at Wickes which we thought to use in the bathroom, set into the wall (skirting level). We hope to fit them under a wall hung sink and toilet and possibly around the bath (bath side and end panel are tiled). First things first, is this safe? They are exterior rated, pressure jet rated and IP65.

If safe, the lights come ready to fit onto a 3 pin plug, which plugs into the ring main. We want them on the upstairs lighting circuit (circuit has RCD protection (split load consumer unit)) operated by a normal light switch in the wall. Is this safe/allowed?

Thanks a lot for your help!
:D
 
does the kit come with the driver/s built in the plug/s? if so then you must plug them into a socket.
 
Hi Everyone

apologies for not posting in the DIY section but it's locked and not allowing new posts.

We've seen IP65 rated small decking LED lights at Wickes which we thought to use in the bathroom, set into the wall (skirting level). We hope to fit them under a wall hung sink and toilet and possibly around the bath (bath side and end panel are tiled). First things first, is this safe? They are exterior rated, pressure jet rated and IP65.

If safe, the lights come ready to fit onto a 3 pin plug, which plugs into the ring main. We want them on the upstairs lighting circuit (circuit has RCD protection (split load consumer unit)) operated by a normal light switch in the wall. Is this safe/allowed?

Thanks a lot for your help!
:D
I wouldn't be rushing to fit those in a bathroom!
 
Not that it is likely to matter in your bathroom but IP65 is not pressure jet rated.
 
Hi

I thought IP65 would make them ok for bathroom use. The pressure testing was just written on the box. You're right that under a toilet or sink it's a non issue! :wink_smile:

Would it be ok to run them off the lighting circuit and off a light switch rather than the plug? Should I (or not bother) with a fused spur too?

Thanks for your help!
 
Sorry just saw previous posts (iPhone! Grrr). The driver is supplied connected to a plug with a wire but they are separate. Can u recommend suitable lights please if these really shouldn't be used?


Thanks!
 

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