It is important to understand the rating by which bathroom lights are classified. IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection' and is always followed by 2 characters.
These 2 numbers refer to the level of protection (from water, steam, dust) and it is important that you choose fittings with the correct rating according to where they are to be sited within the bathroom.
The higher the IP rating the more protected the light is. All the products on IP44-lights.co.uk are IP44 rated or higher (higher level of protection). IP44 is the most common IP rating used in bathroom lighting.
Where MUST I NOT install my IP44 bathroom Light?
These 2 numbers refer to the level of protection (from water, steam, dust) and it is important that you choose fittings with the correct rating according to where they are to be sited within the bathroom.
The higher the IP rating the more protected the light is. All the products on IP44-lights.co.uk are IP44 rated or higher (higher level of protection). IP44 is the most common IP rating used in bathroom lighting.
Where MUST I NOT install my IP44 bathroom Light?
You cannot fit an IP44 light inside the bath or shower itself. Any fitting used in this zone (Zone 0) must be low voltage (maximum 12V) and be rated at least IP67 which is total immersion proof!
RCD (Residual Current Device)
An RCD or Residual Current Device is an electrical device that disconnects a circuit when it detects a potential imbalance in the flow of current. This imbalance may be caused by leakage of the current through the body of a person (potentially lethally) who is accidently touching the energised part of the circuit. The RCD disconnects the circuit quickly enough to prevent these shocks.
RCDs can either be in a portable 'plug-in' form or can be part of your homes circuit board (distributor board) It is this second type that must be installed to allow 240V IP44 light fittings to be used in Zone 1 of a bathroom. For more information please contact your electrician.
RCDs can either be in a portable 'plug-in' form or can be part of your homes circuit board (distributor board) It is this second type that must be installed to allow 240V IP44 light fittings to be used in Zone 1 of a bathroom. For more information please contact your electrician.
Bathroom Zones
Zone 1 is the area above the bath to a height of 2.25m (7' 4") from the floor. If the light is 240V then a 30ma residual current device (RCD) must also be used to protect the circuit in this zone.
Zone 2 is an area stretching 0.6m (1' 11") outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m (7' 4") from the floor. In addition, it is good practice to consider the area around a wash basin, within a 60cm (1' 11") radius of any tap to be considered as zone 2.
Zone 3 is anywhere outside Zones 0, 1, and 2 and where no water jet is likely to be used. If there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes in zones 1, 2 and 3 a fitting rated a minimum of IP65 must be used.
Zone 2 is an area stretching 0.6m (1' 11") outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m (7' 4") from the floor. In addition, it is good practice to consider the area around a wash basin, within a 60cm (1' 11") radius of any tap to be considered as zone 2.
Zone 3 is anywhere outside Zones 0, 1, and 2 and where no water jet is likely to be used. If there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes in zones 1, 2 and 3 a fitting rated a minimum of IP65 must be used.
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