Installing Sockets in the Bathrooms

Sockets are not allowed to be installed in bathrooms or the shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units), unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath(bathtub) or shower. Shaver-supply units must be a safe distance from the bath or shower to avoid splashes.

Installing Lights in the Bathrooms

Enclosed ceiling lights are preferable to the pendants (the ones that hang down from the ceiling) light fittings. All the light fittings that are not enclosed, should be out of reach of someone using, or still wet from using, the bath or shower.

The IP rating for the light fittings that are to be mounted in the bathroom has to be high enough for them to be fitted there – see the permissible IP ratings for the bathroom lights. A ceiling-mounted pull-cord switch with the cord made of insulating material is the safest option for a bathroom. Standard wall-mounted light switches are a possible danger because of dampness and wet hands.

Installing Heaters and towel rails in the Bathrooms

Central heating is the safest way of keeping a bathroom warm. But if you have an electric room heater, it must be fixed at a safe distance from the bath or shower – it has to be outside of the reach of the splashing of water.

The electric and gas water heaters in a bathroom must be fixed and permanently wired, unless they are powered by a socket fitted three metres from a bath or shower. Electric heaters should preferably be controlled by a pull cord or a switch outside the bathroom.

Safely Installing Showers

An electric shower must be supplied on its own circuit direct from the consumer unit.

Please Don’t bring any mains-powered portable appliances such as hairdryers, heaters or radios into a bathroom. You could be severely injured or die. You can get a fixed hairdryer with hot air delivered through a flexible plastic pipe installed in bathrooms.

These tips, along with other Electrical Safety Considerations for Home Appliances & Home usage – can be found on the Electrical Safety Council website. Remember: when you want to install the Bathroom Lights, the Bathroom Sockets or the Bathroom Heating Solutions / Hand Dryers, you have to keep in mind these simple rules and even better, consult an electrician.

Left: Irene Outdoor Ceiling Light – Flush Square Fixture, IP44 rated, Bronze finish, takes 2 x 60W E27 light bulbs, exterior flush light.
Right: Dionis Outdoor Ceiling Light, Bronze Flush Square light for exterior use, IP23(not to be placed in the rain), takes 1 x 60W E27 light bulb.

Left: Mark Outdoor Ceiling Light – Black Hanging Lantern for exterior use, IP23 rated(not to be placed in the rain), takes 1 x 100W E27 light bulb.
Right: Edipo Outdoor Pendant Light – Bronze Hanging Lantern for exterior use, IP23 rated(not to be placed in the rain), takes 1 x 100W E27 light bulb.

Left: Galatea Outdoor Pendant – Bronze Hanging Lantern for exterior use, IP23 rated(not to be placed in the rain), takes 1 x 100W E27 light bulb.
Right: Olimpo Outdoor Pendant, Black Hanging Lantern for exterior use, IP23 rated(not to be placed in the rain), takes 1 x 100W E27 light bulb.

Read more about the LEDS-C4 manufactured outdoor light fittings: new outdoor wall lights and eyelids, outdoor cube wall lights and spotlights, etc. Order online Outdoor Ceiling Light fittings via SparksDirect.

Left: Nemesis Outdoor Curved wall Light – IP44 rated, satin gray finish, uses 1 x 60W E27 light bulb(can also use energy saving bulbs).
Right: Nemesis Outdoor Brick up and down Light – exterior rectangular wall uplighter and downlighter, IP44 rated, satin gray finish, light bulb: 100W R7S 78mm.

Left: Selene Single Outdoor Wall Light – IP54 rated, bronze finish, uses 1 x 50W GU10 light bulb, traditional style exterior wall lamp.
Right: Selene Outdoor Wall Light – Bronze Up and Down Light with yellow small glass diffuser, takes 2 x 50W GU10, IP54 rated, traditional exterior design.

Left: Satin Grey Alien Outdoor Spotlight – Satin Grey finish, for wall mounting or as a garden light – spike spot light, IP65 rated, takes 1 x 50W GU10 light bulb.
Right: Black Alien Outdoor Spotlight – Black finish, for wall mounting or as a garden light – spike spot light, IP65 rated, takes 1 x 50W GU10 light bulb.

Left: Icaro Single Cube Outdoor Wall – Single Spotlight, IP44 rated, satin grey finish, takes 1 x 50W GU10 light bulb, adjustable lamp.
Right: Icaro Twin Cube Outdoor Wall Light – Twin Wall Spotlight, IP44 rated, satin grey, takes 2 x 50W GU10 light bulb, adjustable lamps.

Read more about these lights online – view each one’s page + its updated price via its specific links. More Wall Lights for Outdoors, manufactured by LEDS-C4.

Left: Soft Wall Down Spotlight – Exterior wall lamp, down-light, part of the Soft range of Outdoor Wall Lights. Uses a 50W GU10 halogen light bulb. Finish: satin grey. Buy online.
Right: Soft Wall Up-and-down IP rated wall light – in Satin Gray finish. Can be used both indoors and outdoors. Uses 2 x 50W GU10 halogen light bulbs. Buy online.

Left: Alfa Eyelid Outdoor wall light, single insulated in a aluminium brown finish. IP54 rated, bronze colour, uses 1 x 50W GU10 light bulb. Buy online.
Right: Alfa Eyelid Wall Light Surf, Energy Saving Outdoor Wall Light. IP54 rated, Satin Steel finish, uses 1 x 26W G24d-3 energy saving light bulb. Buy online.

Left: Afrodita Brick Light – Up and Down Light – part of the Exterior Wall Lights. IP65 rated, satin gray finish, uses 1 x 26W G24d energy saving bulb. Buy online.
Right: Fenix Outdoor Wall down light, Rectangular Exterior Wall Lamp. IP54 rated, satin gray finish, uses a 1 x 60W G9 light bulb(non-dimmable). Buy online.

Buy online Outdoor Wall Lights – excellent fittings for exterior wall mounting (lamps, eyelids, bulkheads, IP67 rated, etc).

New Longer Over-Mirror Bathroom Lights – light strips that can be wall-mounted over or around the bathroom mirror for shedding light in the bathroom – the Tallin 900 and the Palermo 1200 wall lights.

Tallin 900 IP44 Bathroom Wall Light, Over Mirror Light Strip

You may have heard about the Tallin 300 and Tallin 600 via our article introducing the Bathroom Wall Lights – over-mirror wall mounted lightstrips. This Bathroom Wall Light, part of the Tallin range of over-mirror light strips.

The Tallin 900 over-mirror lamp uses a 39W T5 High Output fluorescent lamp

Being IP44 rated, the Tallin 900 is suitable for use in bathroom zones 2 and 3(outside of the reach of splashing water). Also, the Tallin 900 is a bathroom wall light fitting with an opaque glass diffuser, ideal to be used above the bathroom mirror. Read more about the Features and see the dimensions of this Wall Light.

Tallin 900 over-mirror Light – Features

• Finish: Polished Chrome finish;
• Part L1 fitting;
• Supply: Mains Voltage;
• Lamp used: 1 x 39W T5 HO(High Output; lamp not included);
• IP rating: IP44 rated(zones 2 and 3);
• F Marked: this wall light can be mounted on normally flammable surfaces;
• Dimensions: height 40mm, length 900mm, depth 80mm;
• This over-mirror light uses a low energy lamp(fluorescent bulb);
• Switched: this light fitting is not switched, uses normal wall-mounted switches;
• Class 2 rated: double insulated light fitting;
• Dimmable: this wall light is not dimmable(uses low energy fluorescent light bulb);
• This product does not require an earth connection;
• Materials: aluminium, with a polished chrome finish;
• Diffuser: opaque glass;
• Weight: 2.5kg;
• Availability: this over mirror light is usually in stock;
• Buy online the Palermo 900 – AX0693 – bathroom wall light.

Tallin 900 – AX0693 – bathroom wall light – Dimensions

Palermo 1200 – Over mirror wall light strip, using T5 fluorescent lamp

Not too long ago we have introduced the Palermo range – the Palermo 600, switched wall light. This Palermo 1200 Over Mirror Strip Light is also a Bathroom Wall Light – IP44 rated, can be used in bathroom zones 2 and 3.

This Over-mirror striplight uses a 28W T5 fluorescent lamp – low voltage fluorescent lights(non-dimmable wall lamp). As part of the Palermo range of over mirror wall lights, the Palermo 1200 is the longest version of these lamps. Ideal for a modern home, the Palermo 1200 is a polished chrome wall light with a white shade, recommended to be used above the mirror(in the bathrooms). Read more below about some of the features and the dimensions of the Palermo 1200.

Palermo Over-mirror wall light – Features

• IP rating: IP44(suitable for bathroom zones 2 and 3);
• Class 2 rated: double insulated wall light;
• Includes integral electronic ballast;
• Lamp used: 1 x 28w T5(lamp not included);
• This over-mirror light uses a low energy lamp(fluorescent bulb);
• F Marked: this wall light can be mounted on normally flammable surfaces;
• Finish: Polished Chrome finish;
• Weight: 2kg;
• Dimmable: this wall light is not dimmable(uses low energy fluorescent light bulb);
• Switched: this light fitting is not switched, uses normal wall-mounted switches;
• Dimensions: length 1200mm, width 40mm, depth 60mm;
• Diffuser: white shade(white glass shade);
• Mounting: wall light, can be mounted either horizontally or vertically(framing the bathroom mirror);
• Availability: this over-mirror light fitting is usually in stock;
• Buy online the Palermo range of bathroom wall lights – and specifically, the Palermo 1200.

Palermo 1200 – bathroom wall light – Dimensions

If you would like to find out more about these light fittings, visit the Palermo Bathroom Wall Light and the Tallin Over-Mirror Wall Light articles on our articles about lights blog, or their respective pages + prices on the website(The Tallin Range or the Palermo Range).

Usage: This ceiling light is ideal for damp and humid environments, such as kitchens, bathrooms, showers and exterior soffits. The front glass pulls down easily for a quick lamp change. This range of downlights are either with a clear or with a frosted glass. Read more below about some of the features of this downlight, the lamp features, some technical data, and the materials used for the Illuma Proseal IP rated downlight – see available models.

Illuma Proseal IP65 Recessed Spotlights – Features

• Leaf-spring fixing for & easy installation.
• IP rating: IP65 rated; Front Glass is sealed to IP65 (jet-proof).
• Rating is valid from underneath only.
• Materials: Bezel in Diecast aluminium, Housing in Steel.
• Finish: WH(White), CH(Chrome), BN (Brushed Nickel).
• Lamp Type: PAR16, MR16.
• Lamp Holder
  - PAR16: GU10.
  - MR16: GX5.3 / GU5.3.
• Wiring connector box in accordance with BS EN 60598 enables compliance with IEE Wiring Regulations.

Illuma Proseal range – Lamp features

• High-intensity light output.
• Bright, white light.
• Precise beam control.
• Lamp life: 3.000 h.
• Wattage: 20W, 35W, or 50W.
• Lamp cap: MR16 or PAR16.
• Wide selection of wattages and beam angles.
• Energy saving and longer lamp life compared with standard incandescent lamps.

Illuma Proseal miniature downlights – Technical Data

• Cut out diameter: 72mm.
• IP Rating: IP65.
• Weight: 0.30kg.
• Input Voltage: 12V(the MR16, transformer required) or Mains voltage(the PAR16).
• Dimming: Suitable for Dimming if used with a Dimmable transformer and inductive dimmer, dimmable spotlights.
• Buy online this dimmable ceiling spotlight via Sparksdirect.

Materials used in the Illuma Proseal range of downlights

• The Housing: Steel.
• The Body and the Rim: Zinc Alloy Diecast.
• The Upstand: Zinc-Plated Steel.
• The Glass: Toughened Float Glass.
• The Connector Box: Polycarbonate.
• The Lampholder: Ceramic.
• The Wiring: PTFE coated.
• The Fixing Springs: Zinc-Plated, Tempered-Spring Steel.

Illuma Proseal – available models

• PAR16 Mains – in white, chrome, or brushed nickel; 50W, in frosted glass or clear glass.
• MR16 12V – in white, chrome, or brushed nickel; 50W, in frosted glass or clear glass.

Buy online the Illuma Proseal range(or request a quote from us, if the desired models are not on our website), and read also more about the Illuma Project 95 range and the Illuma Lumaseal range.

Illuma Lumaseal Lights – Semi-Recessed Wall/Ceiling Lights – General Features

• High impact resistance.
• Comprehensive range: Two sizes (300/400mm diameter); range of lamp options (single or twin/various wattages/ TC-D, TC-DD or TC-S lamps). Integral/remote emergency versions; nightlight versions.
• Night-light options provide low level lighting at night in buildings for added security and safety.
• Integral emergency versions suitable for defined escape routes.
• White IP65 Lumaseal with Opal Shower proof Diffuser and Integral Electronic Control Gear for TC-DD 1 x 16W Lamp.
• Lumaseal is a highly-engineered, versatile compact fluorescent fitting for interior and exterior use.
• Suitable for surface or semi-recessed mounting, the polycarbonate lens and body are sealed to IP65, making it both vandal-resistant and weather resistant.
• Ideal for interior and exterior use, in areas such as corridors, stairways, foyers, canopies, porches, canteens, changing rooms and showers.
• Surface or semi-recessed mounting options.
• Installation – very easy:
  - A range of fixing and wiring options are moulded into the body, and cable entry may be made from the rear or either side.
  - Removable, hinged gear tray gives hands-free access for wiring.
  - Push-fit terminal block allows easy wiring without the need for tools.
• Check out the Lumaseal Range on our website.

Lumaseal Application – Bathroom Light, Indoor/Outdoor Lights

More Technical Specs – High Quality Illuma Lumaseal Light Fittings

• Control Gear Integral electronic.
• Using: Compact Fluorescent lamps.
• Lamp description: Long life, compact source, 4 pin Compact Fluorescent lamp.
• Materials Housing and Diffuser: V-0 rated polycarbonate.
• Finish: WH White.
• Lamp Holder TC-DEL: 2-pin G24d-2; TC-DD: 2-pin GR8; TC-S: 2-pin G23.
• Cutout diameter: 240mm.
• IP rating: IP65.
• Weight: 1.90kg.
• Dimming: Not Suitable for Dimming.
• Input Voltage: 240V.
• Weather-proof and vandal-resistant polycarbonate construction.
• IP65 rating is valid from above and below.
• Suitable for semi-recessed or surface mounting on wall or ceiling.
• Materials used:
  - Body & Lens: Injection-moulded, glass-filled, UV-stabilised, flame-retardant polycarbonate
  - Gear Tray: Pre-coated Steel
  - Control Gear: Electronic
  - Lampholder: Silicone Rubber

Availability – this range with 1 or 2 lamps is available via SparksDirect – order Illuma Lumaseal Lights online.

Being IP65 rated, the Fozz Lyx outdoor fittings are designed to withstand all kinds of weather conditions. The Low Energy feature helps towards the energy saving – one of the benefits. Ideally, this light can be used in places such as gardens, corridors, the side of the buildings, stairwells, wall fitting, etc. Read more below about some of the features of this outdoor wall lamp, and see the Lighting Distribution scheme.

Fozz Lyx Outdoor Wall Eyelid – Wall Lamp – Features

• Lamp used: GX53, 9W, Megaman(lamp not included, buy it online here).
• Average life: 15.000h.
• Beam angle: 92degrees.
• Dimensions: Diameter 118mm; height 61mm.
• Dimmable: not dimmable, non-dimmable outdoor light.
• Includes Ingenium Technology.
• Finish: Matt White or Matt Chrome.
• IP rating: IP65(can be used outdoors, under the splashing of water).
• This light fitting can be mounted on a normally flammable surfaces(F Marked).
• Part L compliant light fitting.
• RoHS compliant.
• Energy Efficient Rating: A.
• Supply: Mains Voltage outdoor light.
• WEEE: Yes(more details about the WEEE).
• Class 1 rated.
• Materials: Aluminium, frosted glass.
• Availability: these bulkheads are in store, ready for next-day delivery.
• Buy online the Fozz Lyx Outdoor Eyelid Bulkheads.

Outdoor Wall Bulkhead from Fozz – the Lyx series – Lighting Distribution

Similar outdoor bulkheads to this range:

• Round or oval bulkhead for outdoors, outdoor wall lights;
• Toronto round bulkhead or Toronto oval bulkhead, Toronto wall lights;
• Detroit outdoor light, uplighter & downlighter, outdoor satin silver light;
• Homefield outdoor wall lamps, square IP44 wall light for outdoors;
• Montparnasse nickel/bronze outdoor wall light with clear glass shade;

Switched wall light fitting – the Palermo 600 modern wall light has a fitted pull cord switch for convenience(note: the unswitched version is also available, Palermo 900). This light uses a low energy fluorescent light bulb, T5 14W, which is included – low energy over mirror light.

Read more about the features and the dimensions of this modern bathroom wall mounted light fitting – part of the Lights, Bathroom Lights, Bathroom Wall Lights, even Bathroom Mirror Lights.

Palermo 600 Over Mirror Light for Bathrooms – Features

• Modern Striplight for bathrooms – wall light or over mirror light.
• Part of the Palermo range of modern bathroom lights.
• Lamp used: 1 x T5 14W(lamp included) – low energy light fitting.
• Dimmable: this over mirror light is not dimmable(do not use a dimmer switch); non-dimmable.
• IP rating: IP44 (can be used in bathroom zones 2 and 3).
• Dimensions: Width 40mm Length 600mm Depth 60mm.
• This light fitting can be mounted on a normally flammable surfaces(F Marked).
• Class 2 rated: double insulated wall light(does not require to be earthed).
• Style: modern wall light / over mirror striplight.
• Switched: Includes integral pull cord switch, fitted switch.
• This is the Switched version of this luminaire(above mirror light) – the un-switched version also available.
• Includes integral electronic ballast.
• Model: AX0346, 0460 Palermo 600 switched.
• Finish: polished chrome base, shiny chrome.
• Weight: 1.6kg.
• More technical specs – download the Palermo 600 manual(pdf).
• Available: this light fitting is in stock, available for next-day delivery.
• Buy online the Palermo Wall Light – Palermo 600, at the best price! Or check out Palermo 900, the unswitched version.

Bathroom Wall Light – 0460 Palermo 600 – Wall Mounted Strip Light – Dimensions

This is what you get when you purchase Palermo 600 wall light:

• IP44 rated over-mirror striplight;
• Low energy wall light for bathrooms;
• Light with Integral fitted pull cord switch;
• Modern warm white mains halogen light;
• Polished chrome base – classy and stylish finish;
• Double insulated wall light, fully earthed;
• Wall Light and Over-Mirror Light;
• Includes integral electronic ballast;
• High quality design with a modern touch;
• Fluorescent strip light in polished chrome;
• Mountable on normally flammable surfaces;
• Weighing only 1.6kg – light bathroom wall lamp;
• Next-day delivery – light fitting in stock.

This is how your bathroom can look like when you install this over-mirror bathroom light fitting:

Similar wall lights for a modern bathroom:

• Bathroom lights, over mirror bathroom light, Tallin 300 and Tallin 600;
• Livorno cabinet wall light, excellent choice for bathroom mirror light;
• Cabaret wall light, polished chrome finish – old fashioned bathroom wall light;
• Madison Bathroom Wall Light with magnifying mirror & pull cord switch;
• RGB colour changing strip lights, flexible LED striplights from Aurora;
• X-Flex Xenon Lights – how it works, installation, advice;

Unswitched Roma wall light in a stylish design – shiny chrome finish and nice lamp shade, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, corridors, bathrooms(to be kept out of the reach of the splashing water). For creating a more relaxed or intimate atmosphere, you can dim this light fitting – dimmable Roma wall light.

Read more about the technical features and the dimensions of this Roma Bathroom Wall Light – found at Lights, Wall Lights, Wall Lamps, Bathroom Wall Lights.

Roma Modern Bathroom Wall Light – features

• Modern Bathroom Wall Lamp, IP rated wall light.
• Roma wall light in chrome finish and with a white opaque glass shade.
• Dimmable: this wall light is fully dimmable, it can be used with a dimmer switch.
• IP rating: IP44 (can be used in bathroom zones 2 and 3).
• Lamp used: 1 x 40 G9 Mains Voltage Halogen bulb(Lamp included).
• One light wall bracket.
• Finish: polished chrome base and arm(shiny chrome).
• Stylishly designed arm and cone glass shade.
• Switch: does not have a pull cord or mounted switch, uses regular switching.
• Class 2 rated: double insulated wall light(does not require to be earthed).
• Style: modern wall lamp with a traditional touch.
• This light fitting can be mounted on a normally flammable surfaces(F Marked).
• Dimensions: height 190mm, width 150mm, projection 153mm.
• Weight: 1.1 kg.
• More details about this wall light – download the pdf manual file.
• Model: AX0343, 0343 Roma wall light.
• Available: this light fitting is in stock, available for next-day delivery.

Polished Chrome Wall Light with Opaque Cone Shade – Roma Wall Lamp – dimensions

Similar light fittings to the Roma Wall Light, introduced in our articles about lights collection:

• Designer Range Arezzo Bathroom Wall Light;
• Classy Wall Light, California AX0304;
• Candle-like Tube AX0274 wall light;
• Double insulated wall light, Grosvenor AX0511;
• Carolina Touch Control Wall Light in Shiny Chrome;
• The Appa Switched Wall Sconce in Polished Chrome;
• Park Lane wall lamp, polished nickel finish, black shade;