Should Socket Outlets be Allowed Anywhere Near to Bath Tubs? 2.5m?

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Ah yes, but under Amd 2 it will be possible to electrocute oneself with a shorter extension lead.

I'm not going to suggest that we cut 50cm off all extension leads to keep the risk constant.... It was a sily rule before, and it still is, the number has changed. Its not the distance that matters it is where the socket is, in terms of splashing, and how its location means it will be used.  Beng able to mount a socket in the firing line of a urinal as in  principle we currently can, does not make it a good idea, on the other hand a socket for charging a toothbrush in or on the far side of a bathroom cabinet is pretty low risk.

M.

I'm not going to suggest that we cut 50cm off all extension leads to keep the risk constant.... It was a sily rule before, and it still is, the number has changed. Its not the distance that matters it is where the socket is, in terms of splashing, and how its location means it will be used.  Beng able to mount a socket in the firing line of a urinal as in  principle we currently can, does not make it a good idea, on the other hand a socket for charging a toothbrush in or on the far side of a bathroom cabinet is pretty low risk.

M.