Follow-on to my Electrical Re-wire topic

[John Rumm]

I though Zone 3 was being deleted? (i.e. it will become "outside the Zones")

[Robin]

FWIW I can confirm there was no Zone 3 in the draft in December (BS

7671:2008 IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition, Draft for Public Comment) as I was banging my head against it just before reading the above.

I was struggling because the draft also ruled out "switchgear and accessories" in Zones 0-2 other than SELV and shaver units. I was (and am) not clear if that allows unswitched FCUs within Zone 2. I'd concluded on balance not. So a proliferation of FCUs for extractor fans etc could lead to a need for, in effect, a separate CU for the bathroom (at least for those of us with small bathrooms)?

[Andy Hall]

Harmonisation by the back door?

[John Rumm]

Anyone got a copy of the draft PDF they could mail me?

[Owain]

If it was near the back door you'd need an RCD on the socket anyway as it could be used for portable appliances outdoors.

Owain

[Rumble]

Not confused at all, just gettin' my two penneth in.

ITYM double insulated?

and have no earth connection and no metal casework. So their

Actually, the direct contact risk is (or certainly should be) eliminated with a double insulated appliance.

Agreed. Wasn't disputing that.

[David Hansen]

On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:33:39 +0000 (GMT) someone who may be "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote this:-

As I said, a matter of personal prejudice. However, in many houses and other buildings I see non-matching electrical accessories.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

I'd call it taste, but there we go.

Oh, indeed. And PVC windows and doors on period properties. Garden walls made out of non matching bricks to the house. The list is endless.

But I'd not call hating this lack of taste 'prejudice'.