Underwater lighting for baths
Underwater lighting for baths
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simpo two

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92,670 posts

294 months

Wednesday 23rd March 2005
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Just an idea... as I'm installing a new bath. And no, they won't be neons shining on the floor, Nova style!

I know you can get lights as an option with expensive whirlpool jobbies, but is there anywhere I can buy just the lights for a few £ each?

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 23rd March 2005
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Why do you need lights? "Looking up your relations" I suppose.

8Pack

5,182 posts

269 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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You'd be advised firstly to use low voltage, Halogen spots, the power supply should have good isolation of high/low voltages and good earthing is essential. Next the light fitting needs to have an "IP" rating suitable for immersion in water. Can't remember offhand but it goes through "splashproof" to "totally immersable". MMmmh! Think it may be "IP 67" rating, I'll check tommorrow! sorry, not my strong point

>> Edited by 8Pack on Thursday 24th March 03:17

gemini

11,352 posts

293 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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any good garden centre!

put some fish in their for effect?

Ferg

15,242 posts

286 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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A mate of mine has a business installing Whirlpools into baths and I'm sure he could sell you just the lights if you wanted. Mail me if you want the number.

simpo two

Original Poster:

92,670 posts

294 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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Thanks 8Pack and Ferg - I suppose two sensible answers was good considering the nature of PH!

alexkp

16,484 posts

273 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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Did anyone else here see the title of the thread and think, my god - just how consumerist has our society become?


This is no comment against Simpo Two, as it is exactly the kind of thing I would do.

simpo two

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92,670 posts

294 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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anonymous said:
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But then, my mobile phone bill is about 80p/month... and I don't have an MP3 player

cosmoschick

7,977 posts

278 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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I have a shower light but it's primary function is as an extractor fan. I do, however, like the idea of subtle lighting in the bathroom to create a relaxed ambience with soft, warm glows!

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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cosmoschick said:
I do, however, like the idea of subtle lighting in the bathroom to create a relaxed ambience with soft, warm glows!


I think they are called candles!

crazydave

2,253 posts

261 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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towman said:

cosmoschick said:
I do, however, like the idea of subtle lighting in the bathroom to create a relaxed ambience with soft, warm glows!



I think they are called candles!


Illuminous condoms

simpo two

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92,670 posts

294 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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towman said:
I think they are called candles!


Ah yes - candles placed under the bath with heat-proof glass discs above to let the light through. Also keeps the water warm, a la Chinese restaurant hotplates

cosmoschick

7,977 posts

278 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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crazydave said:
Illuminous condoms




Candles, a glass of wine and a good man...er, book I mean!

crazydave

2,253 posts

261 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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cosmoschick said:

crazydave said:
Illuminous condoms





Candles, a glass of wine and a good man...er, book I mean!


I thought we were having champagne?

JagLover

46,736 posts

264 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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Is it just me or is the idea of underwater lighting in a bath a bit, how should I put this, Chavy

simpo two

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92,670 posts

294 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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JagLover said:
Is it just me or is the idea of underwater lighting in a bath a bit, how should I put this, Chavy

Certainly not! You seen the price of a pukka whirlpool with lights, waterfall, LCD TV and optional bikini girls???

Byff

4,427 posts

290 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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simpo two said:

Certainly not! You seen the price of a pukka whirlpool with lights, waterfall, LCD TV and optional bikini girls???


Dammit, I knew there was something I forgot to order.

gemini

11,352 posts

293 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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Does sound a wee bit dare I say
Tacky?

Anyway - once youve got your matey in, the bubbles will stop the light?

JagLover

46,736 posts

264 months

Thursday 24th March 2005
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gemini said:
Does sound a wee bit dare I say
Tacky?

Anyway - once youve got your matey in, the bubbles will stop the light?


Should we start a new thread-'The illuminated bath of Chav Tat'