i really want to put my turtle tank in the bathroom, i think it would look really good, although im not sure what i can do with regards to the electrics from the filter lighter etc etc.
is there a way i can get it all linked up safely?
im in the uk.
cheers
2007-08-23 00:00:27 · 7 answers · asked by turtles 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
you would have to have it connected outside the bathroom, so that it was only able to be switched on or off from outside the room I think.
2007-08-23 00:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by bagpuss 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
We don't often think of this, but a therapeutic or Jacuzzi type tub involves both water and electricity, so a turtle tank should be no problem as long as you take basic precautions. The electrical outlet you plug the tank's filter, light, etc. into should be grounded and be a GFI (usually these have a little button saying "test" and "reset"). This ensures the circuit will safely and immediately shut off should there be a problem, rather than risking fire or other major catastrophes.
It is common now to have all sorts of electrical items in the washroom, and I have even had clients ask for televisions, stereo systems, and Internet connections!
2007-08-23 08:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by interior designer 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The general rule of thumb is to keep anything that has 240Vac mains on it, away from humid or damp environments.
If your tank electrics run off a low voltage (around 12V) via a mains transformer then you should be okay providing all the mains sections including the transformer are kept outside the bathroom. This may mean making an extension lead so the low voltage lead reaches.
2007-08-23 07:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by psychic_hedgehog 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You cannot have any sockets in a bathroom, except for isolated shaver sockets. If the equipment is 'FIXED' (immovable) you could connect it to fixed connection units, but all this equipment would have to be outside of Zone 3 (3m from bath/shower/basin) and ideally protected to IPX5 and with an 30ma. RCD. This is under Part P, so you should consult an electrician in any case.
2007-08-23 09:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Installations have to conform to the wiring regulations to be safe, get advice from a qualified electrician who is familiar with the latest regulations ,don't take chances with electrics in bathrooms .
2007-08-24 07:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by ------------------ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is only one way to get electric devices of any description installed in a bathroom in the UK. You must use a qualified electrician.
2007-08-23 09:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by JOHN R 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
when there is electronics and water involved id ask a qualified electrician. maybe you might be better to have the wires in the wall, so its not such a hazard. good luck though, sounds like a good idea if it would work.
2007-08-23 07:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by nnatindahat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋