Wiring for Thermostatic Mixer Shower Pump - Under Bath?

[Ian662628]

Hi,

I am sure I have read that the area under a bath is "outside the zone" when it comes to electrical connections?

I have fitted a shower pump at the head end of the bath (i.e. under the sloped part) and would like to connect the wire that is factory fitted to the shower to a double pole switch which is mounted on the wall under the bath (behind the bath panel, secured with screws) aswell. **I will be getting an electrician to make the final connections** but I want to do as much work for him as possible (i.e. running cables etc) and want to know whether I can mount the double pole switch in this location. The other end of the cable is going to the consumer unit and will be connected to its own MCB.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Ian

 

[ccrowe]

No problem with the location as you describe it. However, you're adding a new circuit to a special location (bathroom) which is notifiable to LABC. Your spark won't be able to sign off your work so you need to get LABC involved from the start to monitor and certify the work you do.

Much easier* to get your electrician to run the cable from the CU to the bathroom and connect everything himself. That way you'll get full certification and LABC notification*2.

* It may seem more expensive to do it this way, but it'll all be legal and you won't have to pay the LABC charges yourself (assuming you choose an electrician who's deemed capable and part of a registered scheme).

*2 Make sure he's registered here --> here

 

[Ian662628]

Thank you - at least I know my theory is good!

I am only running the cables and placing the back box (no connections at all) and getting the electrician to do all connections, just trying to save him some time.

From what you say, do I understand that even running the cable (with ends coiled up ready for the electrician to cut to length and connect) will mean that I will not get certs and LABC sign off?

Many thanks

Ian

 

[ccrowe]

No, you should be fine if that's the extent of the work you plan to do. Check with your electrician that he's happy for you to do this though, just to be sure.