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Changing a light fitting in a bathroom (no new wiring). Can it be DIY'd?

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:44 am
by udaman
Hi all

Sorry if this has come up before. I imagine it has, but all I could find were: a) contradictory answers, and b) old answers, which may now be out of date.

We are getting a bathroom overhaul done soon and as part of it will replace the light. I know it has to be rated correctly for the zone. What I'm not sure about is whether I am allowed to put the new light up? It will be using the existing wiring. No new wires needed. The current pendant simply has three wires going in, so is a very simple change. I'm confident doing it, but wanted to check if I'm allowed.

Many thanks

Changing a light fitting in a bathroom (no new wiring). Can it be DIY'd?

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:31 am
by Someone-Else
So long as the light fitting is suitable for a bathroom yes you can change it yourself.

Changing a light fitting in a bathroom (no new wiring). Can it be DIY'd?

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:51 pm
by udaman
Great. Thanks for confirming.