Can any light go in a bathroom?

As long as you follow the correct safety procedures and make sure you install lights outside of the zones requiring IP rated fittings, you can use any lighting to make your bathroom as stylish as you like.

What lights can be fitted in a bathroom?

Pendant lights and chandelier styles work best in bathrooms with high ceilings for an added sense of luxury. They are best placed as the main feature of your bathroom lighting, so think carefully about where you will put it and how it will work with any other lighting fixtures you have.

Do you need special lighting in a bathroom?

Every light fitting is given an IP rating that relates to its water resistance. An IP44 rating or above is an essential requirement for lighting to be deemed safe for use in the bathroom. Bathrooms also have different zones and the zones determine what type of light you may use within that zone.

How do you know if a light is safe for a bathroom?

Zoning Information. Zone 0 - this is inside the bath or shower tray itself, and any light here must be low voltage and rated IPx7 (the x is used here because the degree of dust protection does not apply to bathrooms and any number will be OK). Lights rated IPx7 will provide total protection when immersed in water.

Is it okay to put LED lights in the bathroom?

LED lights are an excellent choice for your bathroom. Because LEDs come in so many styles, they offer several different ways of highlighting key features. Whether it's the main light in the room, a vanity mirror light, or under-lighting around the edge of a bathtub.

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What happens if you use a dry rated light in a bathroom?

Dry-rated lights typically handle low levels of moisture in bathrooms nicely because ventilation prevents the accumulation of too much condensation. In short, unless you're wiring fixtures in close proximity to your shower, you can use dry-rated lights for most bathroom locations.

Are all LED lights waterproof?

Example :With an IP65 rating, the LEDs can be used in an outside setting and are water-resistant but they are not waterproof and are not suitable to be submerged. An IP68 can be submerged in water.

Can I put a chandelier in my bathroom?

Mounting a hanging light fixture over the bathtub is one of the most popular and luxurious placements for a bathroom chandelier and with good reason. Relaxing into a hot bath with a glamorous chandelier glimmering above you is sure to make you feel pampered and posh!

Can you put any light fixture in a shower?

A ceiling light above showers is acceptable, as long as the light is rated for moist/damp locations and the bottom of the light fixture is at least 8 feet from the top of the shower stall.

Can LED lights be used in showers?

LED lights have drastically increased the lighting options available for wet environments like bathrooms and showers.

Can LED bulbs get wet?

Damp-rated LED lights can only be exposed to indirect water. Think of these as being in the laundry room, within a bathroom, or under a patio awning. There may be some slight moisture accumulation, but ultimately very little. Wet-rated LED lights may be within dripping or flowing water.

How do I choose a bathroom ceiling light?

When choosing bathroom lights, you will need to decide which area they will be fitted and how exposed they will be to water. Electrical safety regulations break the bathroom area down into zones to help you choose the right light fitting with the most appropriate IP rating.

Do you need a special light bulb for shower?

Of course, a light bulb that is compatible with the bathroom and light fixture is critical for a shower light. Traditionally, halogen lamps have been used, but more and more people are opting for LED models for a far more energy efficient lighting system.

Can I install a bathroom light myself?

Yes! It's legal. Part P relates to notifiable work, which is certain types of work (new circuits, for example) or work in 'special locations' (eg a bathroom). However, you do need to comply with wiring regulations, and need to be confident you know what you're doing.

Do bathroom lights need to be low voltage?

Zone 0 Bathroom Lights are for the inside of the bath or shower itself. Any fitting used in this zone must be low voltage, (max 12v) and be rated at least IP67 which is total immersion proof.

What is wet rated lighting?

Wet-rated lighting fixtures are used in places with direct exposure to water. These locations include almost all outdoor lights, including landscape lighting such as path lights and ground wells. Fixtures rated for wet locations use waterproof seals to protect their internal components from moisture.

What makes a light damp rated?

What are Damp Rated Lights? Damp rating refers to moist locations with no direct exposure to water. When a light is marked as suitable for a damp environment, it can be installed in areas like bathrooms (not in the shower or tub), basements, and some saunas.

Do shower lights need to be GFCI protected?

A. Master electrician Sean Kenney responds: The short answer is yes. Although the NEC does not require either the switch or the light fixture to be GFCI-protected, most lighting fixtures designed for use in a shower stall require GFCI protection to meet UL requirements.

Is it legal to hang a chandelier over a bathtub?

The National Electrical Code prohibits installing a hanging ceiling light fixture within 3' horizontally of a tub unless there is 8' or more in clearance from the bottom of the light fixture to the top of the tub.

Is it against code to hang a chandelier over a bathtub?

The National Electric Code for the U.S. says that hanging fixtures should be at least 8 feet above the top of the bathtub rim. If that's not doable in your space, consider hanging the chandelier at the center of the room for a fancy bathroom that's luxurious and still up to code.

What is a fixture in bathroom?

A bathroom fixture is a permanent feature of your bathroom, that is plumbed or wired in. You cannot easily or freely move fixtures without renovation work. Examples include bathtubs and toilets. On the other hand, bathroom fittings are elements you include in your bathroom in addition to permanent fixtures.

How do I know if my LED lights are waterproof?

A: Generally speaking, when you're purchasing an LED strip light, you can see its level of waterproofing on the part that presents the product details. Overall, it is mainly divided into non-waterproof, waterproof against drops and splashes, and completely waterproof.

Can string lights go in water?

Some people may want to put fairy lights in a pond or a similar body of water to produce an appealing and mysterious look. However, it is very dangerous to put your lights in any type of submerged water unless they are completely waterproofed. Even IP65 is not safe enough to place your lights in submerged water.

Is light bulb water resistant?

Many LED bulbs, such as the Osram-Sylvania Dot-It H2O lights, are waterproof. Strip LEDs are also waterproof and weatherproof. Other weatherproof bulbs included outdoor floodlights like the Silver CF SL series.

Are IP44 lights suitable for bathrooms?

Any light fitting with an IP rating of 44 or higher is safe for use anywhere in the bathroom (providing it's not being submerged). As a general rule a light is suitable for bathroom use if it is IP44 rated.