Bathroom lighting

[Parrot of Doom]

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[sleep envy]

You're link just shows the lamps (bulb) which fixes into the fittings.

As you have already said the fittings you need have to be sealed to prevent moisture penetration and should be fitted from above (with a cage over the top to allow for cooling).

Have a search through the last month's worth of threads - there was a similar one I responded to where they guy had sourced a suitable fitting.

[holmsie]

I had one of the sealed ones fitted in the ceiling in my shower cubicle, but my electrician said it didn't have to be a sealed one. Probably worth paying the extra for the sealed ones just in case though!

[chim_knee]

You need to be aware of "zones" too. Zone 1 being above a bath etc. zone 2 being x meters away from a water source and so on. Light fittings need to be rated for these zones.

Check t'internet for more information - but B&Q downlights etc say which zone they are compatible for and often give you a handy diagram showing zonal information.

[Flat in Fifth]

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=224104

Could be the thread referred to above.

Millions of websites explaining the zones such as

www.washington-lc.co.uk/ecommerce/Scripts/default~idPage~5.htm

www.bathroomexpress.co.uk/light.htm

However the wiring bit mentioned in the earlier thread IS important. I'm not a sparky so will bow out there if you don't mind.

[Pickled Piper]

You can buy the appropriate halogen lights at any DIY store. The correct ones for bathroom use are 12volt and the kits come with a small transformer that you can fix to the roof joists in the loft. The only messy part of the installation is drilling the ceiling. Decide where you want the lights, make sure your chosen locations don't coincide with ceiling joists etc. and then use a hole saw. The rest of the job is all up in the loft. Gives a very crisp white light compared to a conventional bulb.

pp

[MikeyT]

We've got 'em in our bathroom - christ, it's bright - we probably had a couple TOO many.

Anyway, pay the extra for a decent make as the cowboys who did ours skimped on the lights and the transformers have all needed replacement over the last two years or so (individually)

[l1off]

Additional wiring in the bathroom will require certifying by a "competant person" to comply with part P of the building regulations.

Alan

[Pickled Piper]

MikeyT said:

We've got 'em in our bathroom - christ, it's bright - we probably had a couple TOO many.

I know what you mean. They can be a bit much when you wander into the bathroom half asleep afer a heavy night.

pp

[Parrot of Doom]

l1off said:

Additional wiring in the bathroom will require certifying by a "competant person" to comply with part P of the building regulations. Alan

I don't know what you mean, I installed them 2 years ago......

[HiRich]

MikeyT said:

We've got 'em in our bathroom - christ, it's bright - we probably had a couple TOO many.

Sorry for stating the obvious, but have you considered splitting the ring?
I have the main lights on a dimmer - good for a long soak almost in the dark, or wind it up slightly if you want to stay awake...
Then two spots directly over the sink (on a switch, so it also fires up the extractor fan) - bright enough to see what you're doing, but softened just enough for those early morning eyes.
Then for the shower and room cleaning, just fire them all up.
Works great.