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Title: isolation switch/shower
Post by peter on Jan 28^th, 2005, 12:10pm

Can any kind person tell me if an isolation switch for a shower can be fitted in the loft and will this comply with regs. ect.

Many Thanks

Peter

Title: Re: isolation switch/shower
Post by ChubbyPhaseWire on Jan 28^th, 2005, 1:57pm

Every item of equipment shall be arranged so as to facilitate its operation, inspection and maintenance and..........

Title: Re: isolation switch/shower
Post by FWL_Engineer on Jan 28^th, 2005, 4:32pm

Chubby..nice helpful reply!! ::)

Anyway, I think the answer he is looking is, In theory Yes, however this is far from ideal or truly correct.

What Chubby is hinting at is the fact that the Isolator should be located as near as practical, in compliance with other regulations, to the shower, so as to aid safe and proper Isolation when not in use, in emergencies and for the purposes of maintenance.

In an ideal world this would be in the room where the shower is to be located, however if this is not a practical solution, the wall outside the door is usually acceptable.

They do make 45A Pullcord switches however, and I would suggest that you consider this option first.

Title: Re: isolation switch/shower
Post by peter on Jan 29^th, 2005, 5:43pm

Thanks FWL_Engineer you advice was more helpfull