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Well I did think of fitting a waterproof socket against the wall which would be safe but not sure that would comply with the standard.As long as the IP rating is correct (ie Splashproof) it'll be fine!
It would be safe, as would an ordinary IP20 rated socket, if sensibly situated and outside the bath and shower zones, BUT there's nothing to stop anyone unplugging the loo and plugging in a hairdryer to use in the shower.Well I did think of fitting a waterproof socket against the wall which would be safe but not sure that would comply with the standard.
Its a WC not a bathroom (See Op's original Post #1)It would be safe, as would an ordinary IP20 rated socket, if sensibly situated and outside the bath and shower zones, BUT there's nothing to stop anyone unplugging the loo and plugging in a hairdryer to use in the shower.
Any competent electrician conducting an EICR on this property would code the socket C2, giving the result "unsatisfactory" for the whole installation.
It would be safe, as would an ordinary IP20 rated socket, if sensibly situated and outside the bath and shower zones, BUT there's nothing to stop anyone unplugging the loo and plugging in a hairdryer to use in the shower.
Any competent electrician conducting an EICR on this property would code the socket C2, giving the result "unsatisfactory" for the whole installation.
No, but I would actually use a proper ip rated connector, in addition, don't cut the cable as it goes into the plug's strain relief, actually cut it within the plug itself - this could add several mm to the available length.I guess so. But there always a way for anyone to get an extension lead through to the bathroom plug in a hairdryer to use in the shower. But I see what mean. Is there anything against removing the plug and extending by soldering and shrink wrapping with a cable that’s connected through a wall elsewhere?
Good observation. Apart from the BS1363 clearly marked! (Though the mark may not be genuine in any case)Is it just the photo or is the earth pin sleeved with just the tip exposed? If it is and whatever it is thats connected isn't double insulated then cut it off and throw it away. You'll get no earth continuity. Come to think of it I can's see a BS mark on it.
Is it just the photo or is the earth pin sleeved with just the tip exposed? If it is and whatever it is thats connected isn't double insulated then cut it off and throw it away. You'll get no earth continuity. Come to think of it I can's see a BS mark on it.
It’s the latest Japanese toilet from company called Washloo. It washes and dries at temperatures you can set them at. Also has heated seat. They are great for people who have physical disabilities, dementia and suchlike. Helps to keep them from getting UTIs etc. Having said that people I know have visited Japan have them in great regard. This one’s made in China1.3kW for a toilet?
What the heck does it do?
Heated seat, or macerater type waste?
Thought I had replied but can’t see it now. Earth pin is solid metal pin as far as you can see so assume it’s connected to earth.I wondered that, but I think it might just be because the earth pin is in shadow.
OP, can you confirm?
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