Spec Me A Bathroom Light

zom247 · 22 Sep 2012 at 19:34

I've currently got a small crappy light in our bathroom and I'm looking to change it for something a lot brighter and stylish. Has anyone fitted one recently that fits the bill? Also, can I fit the light myself? The light falls into Zone 2.

sparky05084 · 22 Sep 2012 at 19:52

It depends what type of light your looking for. Is it just a standard Batten lamp Holder? Are you looking to install a singular fitting or downlights?

If your confident then yes there is no issue with fitting a light but it gets complicated where you need to ensure your circuit is RCD protected.

As it's inside zone 2 then make sure the fitting(s) meets the IP requirements and is suitable for the environment.

Common sense really.

Fluke? · 22 Sep 2012 at 19:54

Actually ditto to this tread. This was one of the jobs I had to do since the day we moved in.. about 5 years ago. Far from Mr DIY but recently changed a plug socket and back box so feel ready to move on.

sparky05084 · 22 Sep 2012 at 19:56

If your that confident Fluke? come do my job for me, a 4 bed rewire

Fluke? · 22 Sep 2012 at 20:10

Ha! Your gaff would be condemned before I'd left the county. All reasonable offers considered though

Reginald · 23 Sep 2012 at 16:21

We recently had ours redone and got:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...ng_Bathrooms_Index/Shower_Lighting/index.html (Fire Rated - Mains Halogen IP65 Shower Downlights)

TLC are pretty good, there's always trade people in there as they've very reasonable (and cheaper than B&Q/Homebase etc). They deliver if there isn't one near you.

I'd get someone to fit them though as there are certain intricacies with the lighting and whether the power needs stepping down etc.