Zone 2 – the area beyond zones 0 and 1, 0.6m horizontally and up to 2.25m vertically. Zone 2 also includes any recessed window with a sill next to the bath and also around the wash basin

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However if you are installing in an upstairs then you may be able to locate a suitable supply in the loft. This is often the easiest route as everything should be much more accessible. Zone 1 – the area directly above zone 0, limited vertically to 2.25m above the bottom of the bath or shower, also 1.2m horizontally from the centre of a shower outlet to the height of the outlet, or 2.25m whichever is the higher There are many types of adaptors on the market and knowing what is suitable for what purpose is important to get a safe and reliable result. If either of the above are ignored, if any issues occur and you cannot produce a certificate for the works then there is a good chance that your home insurance will be invalid, so it certainly isn’t worth the risk. You have to be particularlly carefull with the german/dutch schuko plugs because they use side clips not pins for earthing. This means it is easy to end up with a situation where an appliance that needs earthing for safe operation has it's live and neutral pins connected but not it's earth pins.In this example here we are using an existing lighting circuit so a 1mm twin and earth cable is run out from the top of the ceiling rose, down through the ceiling and down a chase that was cut into the wall. Ideally look for a model with double wound isolating transformer, integral overload protection and shutters on the plug inlets to prevent any accidental splashing. As we have mentioned above, when running down a wall to a power supply unit such as this the cable will need to run vertically down in a straight line to comply with regulations. visitor adaptors (e.g. http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/UK-Visitor-Travel-Adapter-pr-16228.html ). Theese have a higher current rating than shaver adaptors and can be used with some earthed plug types. However THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE AN EARTH TO GERMAN/DUTCH/FRENCH plugs.

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Once all the wires have been connected, the face plate is then screwed on to the pattress box, fixing it in place. In the UK there are very strict rules on who can and cannot do certain electrical jobs. This is mainly due to the fact that, as we all know, electricity is extremely dangerous and when working on or around it, it is essential that you know what you are doing. The cable was then secured in place using UPVC capping to not only hold it but also protect it from any damage that might from any potential future work.Once this is done, a minor works certificate is then issued to prove the installation has been carried out correctly.