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Chrome trunking for bathroom

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  • Risteard
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    FreeBear wrote: »
    If chromed copper pipe isn't big enough
    It isn't allowed - end of.
  • melb
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    Thanks for all the replies. Was thinking the chrome piping would look ok but seems that is a no-no. We are going to see if it would be possible to put the wiring through from the bedroom which is behind tiled wall.

    The bathroom was done on 2011 but thinking about it the shower is in the same position as before. But the room was stripped right back and replastered before tiki g so am hoping the wiring was new although they didn't put correct stuff in for the 9.8 KW shower.

    Wetried to pull the wiring through but it seems to be stuck somewhere so maybe it hasn't been encased in conduit.
  • andyhop
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    Travertine would be the easiest tile to replace and match .
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  • xyz123
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    Risteard wrote: »
    It isn't allowed - end of.

    Genuine question. Base in what section of part P or other building regulations it is prohibited.
  • Risteard
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    xyz123 wrote: »
    Genuine question. Base in what section of part P or other building regulations it is prohibited.
    Electrical wiring is primarily subject to the IET Wiring Regulations.
  • xyz123
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    Risteard wrote: »
    Electrical wiring is primarily subject to the IET Wiring Regulations.

    That's fine but does it explicitly state "chrome tubing is not allowed for use with wiring?"
  • Risteard
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    edited 6 January 2017 at 11:31PM
    Regulations 134.1.1 and 521.6 should be of particular interest.

    [Typographical error corrected.]
  • Wi88le
    Wi88le Posts: 168 Forumite
    134.1.1 Good workmanship by skilled or instructed persons and proper materials shall be used in the erection of the electrical installation installation. The installation of electrical equipment shall take account of manufacturers' instructions.

    526.1 Every connection between conductors or between a conductor and other equipment shall provide durable electrical continuity and adequate mechanical strength and protection.
  • Risteard
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    Wi88le wrote: »
    526.1 Every connection between conductors or between a conductor and other equipment shall provide durable electrical continuity and adequate mechanical strength and protection.
    I beg your pardon - a typographical error. I was referring to Regulation 521.6
  • FreeBear
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    xyz123 wrote: »
    That's fine but does it explicitly state "chrome tubing is not allowed for use with wiring?"

    The regulations state that the conduit should meet the relevant British Standard and should be corrosion resistant.

    Stainless Steel tubing (say 25mm Dia, 3mm wall) would certainly meet and exceed the required standard.
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