Ideally look for a model with double wound isolating transformer, integral overload protection and shutters on the plug inlets to prevent any accidental splashing. In both cases, the cables are run down through the ceiling and down a chase cut into the wall to run to both locations

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. Wall chased out and cable placed in chase and protective UPVC pipe Step 3 – Install Fused Connection Unit (FCU) 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. 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.

How to Install a Shaver Socket

Neither the rated supply voltage nor rated output voltage of a shaver supply may exceed 250 V a.c. The no-load output voltage is not to exceed 275 V and the difference between the no-load output voltage and the output voltage under load shall not exceed 20 % of the load output voltage. For example, a no-load voltage of 275 V and an output load voltage of 230 V would lead to percentage variance approaching 20 %. The output voltamperes must be not less than 20 VA and not more than 50 VA. When securing wires ensure that the retaining screw that holds the wire in place is tightened fully and that it has plenty of bare wire to clamp down on to. Once this is done, a minor works certificate is then issued to prove the installation has been carried out correctly. A thermal cut-out is provided in a shaver supply unit to limit the temperature of the transformer under conditions of short-circuit or overload. The cut-out may be of either the self-resetting type or the manually resetting type.

Zone 0 – the interior of the bath or shower which can hold water. No appliances should be installed here period! Once in place the cable was then tested to ensure there were no breaks etc. This is a necessary step as once the cable is filled over it’s a nightmare to have to dig it all out if it’s damaged. As previously mentioned, if you are sing a lighting circuit make sure it’s RCD protected. If it isn’t then you can’t use it.

Should a Shaver Socket be Connected to a Fused Connection?

If no supplies are this conveniently placed then it may be that you have to take up some floorboards in an above room and run your supply from here. 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 All wires are then set into the wall and capped with protective sleeving and then all chases are filled, smoothed off and the either painted or tiled over. A shaver supply unit complying with BS EN 61558-2-5 may be installed in zone 2 of a location containing a bath or shower (Regulation 701.512.3 refers).