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As I understand it, they should have their own dedicated RCD
After asking Mr Google I found this reference fro 17th Edition 2010
Source: http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/blog/...at-do-the-regulations-say-whats-the-best-fan/
Can someone please shed more light on the current regs please
The extractor fan is in Zone 1 and is 1-2mm above the shower screen & approx 1ft from the shower-head & have not been sealed, with gaps around the edges of the fan
ATM the landlord has connected the fan to the same RCD as the lights & Smoke Alarm
Is this correct installation or not ??
When I questioned the landlords electrical inspector his excuse was not feasible or reasonable IMHO as he said "It is to stop tenants turning off the fans"
I have a socket tester, which I bought from B&Q with audible tones & it indicates that there is a missing / faulty earth, however the landlords electrical supervisor says the electrics are safe.
That said there is a history of faults made by the landlords electricians that stem back to 2011, when there was no less that 18 faults with a newly installed CU, which shares the same cupboard as a gas meter with approx a 1.5ft incoming gas mains pipe, which was deemed safe by a supervisor, including a MICC PYRO cable was drilled into by the electrician that installed the CU & blew the mains & they had to get Western Power Distribution out to install a new MICC Pyro cable.
Yet they fail to understand, why I do not feel safe in the home I rent from them
After asking Mr Google I found this reference fro 17th Edition 2010
Low Voltage Airflow Fans – Be Extra Safe
The Airflow range of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) fans fully comply with the current IEE wiring regulations 17th edition detailing special requirements for bathrooms. These well proven fans use a 12 volt electrical supply(which means that the siting of the extractor fans is possible within the permitted splash zones of those using washing facilities).
Note also that it is now possible to install a 230 volt, IPX5 rated fan with a dedicated RCD in splash zones. Consult the IEE 17th edition wiring regulations for full details.
The Airflow range of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) fans fully comply with the current IEE wiring regulations 17th edition detailing special requirements for bathrooms. These well proven fans use a 12 volt electrical supply(which means that the siting of the extractor fans is possible within the permitted splash zones of those using washing facilities).
Note also that it is now possible to install a 230 volt, IPX5 rated fan with a dedicated RCD in splash zones. Consult the IEE 17th edition wiring regulations for full details.
Source: http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/blog/...at-do-the-regulations-say-whats-the-best-fan/
Can someone please shed more light on the current regs please
The extractor fan is in Zone 1 and is 1-2mm above the shower screen & approx 1ft from the shower-head & have not been sealed, with gaps around the edges of the fan
ATM the landlord has connected the fan to the same RCD as the lights & Smoke Alarm
Is this correct installation or not ??
When I questioned the landlords electrical inspector his excuse was not feasible or reasonable IMHO as he said "It is to stop tenants turning off the fans"
I have a socket tester, which I bought from B&Q with audible tones & it indicates that there is a missing / faulty earth, however the landlords electrical supervisor says the electrics are safe.
That said there is a history of faults made by the landlords electricians that stem back to 2011, when there was no less that 18 faults with a newly installed CU, which shares the same cupboard as a gas meter with approx a 1.5ft incoming gas mains pipe, which was deemed safe by a supervisor, including a MICC PYRO cable was drilled into by the electrician that installed the CU & blew the mains & they had to get Western Power Distribution out to install a new MICC Pyro cable.
Yet they fail to understand, why I do not feel safe in the home I rent from them
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