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Wiring in a Bathroom Wall Heater
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.33 PM
We want to install a Bathroom Wall Heater but it needs wiring in. Is it suitable to use if there is a lot of steam (we do have an extractor installed) and would it affect the heater? Also what is the cost likely to be, there is no electrical sockets inside the bathroom but there is a socket next door in the hall cupboard which contains the combi boiler.
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
3 Answers
DMElectrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi sunshinegirl, you will require the following: -
A fully qualified, part p scheme notifying, insured electrician.
An assessment by said electrician of the bonding, consumer unit, and relevant supply for the item. (You may need all these replacing, you may not).
Work will need to include you being supplied with a relevant certificate, AND part p registration with the relevant authorities, from which you should receive proof of registration.
Without knowing the heater, your location, or the installation, no price can be supplied with any ability for it to be accurate. Say a day or half a day plus parts, at whatever rates are, in your area, based on the company you use.
You need a few free quotes, call up some electricians.
All the best
Yours
DMELECTRICAL
Answered31 March 2023
10
Happy House Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Yes, you can install an electric heater in the bathroom, but it is important to ensure that you follow certain safety regulations. The heater should be installed by a qualified electrician who will ensure that it is properly grounded and that the installation meets the requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Additionally, any electrical appliance installed in a bathroom must be rated for use in wet conditions (IP Rating) and must be supplied by circuit with a residual current device (RCD) for added protection against electrical shock. It is always advisable to seek professional advice (part P registered electrician) before installing any electrical appliance in the bathroom to ensure that it is done safely and legally.
Rafal
Happy House Electrics
Answered2 April 2023
1
Alfa Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there
As well as getting an approved electrician to install the heater,
If you intend to supply it , it must be suitable for a room containing a bath or shower (I.e. bathroom)
Only buy from a reputable company you can trust.
Your electrician will advise on the best position in your bathroom, away from the bath & shower.
The power can be taken from your existing ring circuit ( sockets) via a 13A fuse spur, located outside the bathroom.it must also be protected by a Rcd.
Hope this helps
Adrian
Answered26 April 2023
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