Question about shower switch

[user 29010]

Hi. I have a pull cord shower switch which i dont need anymore as i am getting rid of the shower. Just wanted to ask if it is possible to change the switch to a uk plug socket? What i mean is, is it the same kind of wiring so would it just be as simple as changing shower switch to uk socket. I wont be doing this myself, an electrician would be doing it but i need to know in advance if its as simple as just changing it

thanks

 

[Andy™]

its possible, but the wiring may be too large to fit into a socket. you also cant have a socket in a bathroom unless you have a very large one to get it more than 3mtr away from zones

 

[user 29010]

its possible, but the wiring may be too large to fit into a socket. you also cant have a socket in a bathroom unless you have a very large one to get it more than 3mtr away from zones

I know that and thank u. Im planning on boxing the socket in as its for ceiling speakers which run off a 3 point plug. Will speak to my electrician when he comes to do my bathroom. Thanks

 

[Murdoch]

Boxing in a socket and plug may not be the best idea unless you have an access panel.

 

[user 29010]

Boxing in a socket and plug may not be the best idea unless you have an access panel.

I have a separate switch in my main electrical box. Like i say its only a thought. If it doesnt work it doesnt work. Thanks

 

[Lurch]

There#s boxing in and there's boxing in. If there is a screwed on cover then no issue, I have had to do the same in bathrooms before when customers want somewhere to plug in the Sonos speakers. Other option is just pull it back into the roof space, or locate the socket outside the room.

 

[user 29010]

There#s boxing in and there's boxing in. If there is a screwed on cover then no issue, I have had to do the same in bathrooms before when customers want somewhere to plug in the Sonos speakers. Other option is just pull it back into the roof space, or locate the socket outside the room.

It wont be boxed in totally. Its only the pvc wall panels that would be going over it. Will ask to have it so i can remove ot easily. Thank u for the reply

 

[Murdoch]

If you want to conceal the plug and socket, how are you going too switch the lights on and off?

 

[user 29010]

If you want to conceal the plug and socket, how are you going too switch the lights on and off?

The switch isnt for lights. My light switch is on the outside of my bathroom

 

[Murdoch]

You've lost me completely now

 

[user 29010]

You've lost me completely now

I mever mentioned that the switch was for the lights. Nor did i even mention lights at all

 

[Murdoch]

Sorry meant speaker system .. or are you planning to leave in on 24/7?

 

[user 29010]

Sorry meant speaker system .. or are you planning to leave in on 24/7?

I was going to yes but i dont think im gonna go ahead with it now as i got the speakers delivered today and they are about 3 inches bigger than the description says so they are too big for the type of ceiling i am getting

 

[Lurch]

Sorry meant speaker system .. or are you planning to leave in on 24/7?

Some people do, I don't turn many things off. In fact hardly anything is ever off.

 

[Murdoch]

^^ yes but how many of them have "concealed" electrics/isolation points?

 

[binky]

think the answer is yes, you can use the shower feed for the speakers, but I wouldn't cover it over, you will need to access it at some point even if it isn't for many years. Is there no attic space or similar void above the ceiling?

 

[user 29010]

think the answer is yes, you can use the shower feed for the speakers, but I wouldn't cover it over, you will need to access it at some point even if it isn't for many years. Is there no attic space or similar void above the ceiling?

Im not putting the speakers up anymore, i changed my mind. Thanks for the reply though