Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jul 31, 2020 1:41 pm Hi all, We've got a walk in shower and we've decided that we'd like to stick a light or two in there. The roof is 1m above the shower head so splashes are unlikely, but the light would be inside the shower. Which IP rating should we be looking at ? Also thinking we might go some smart light so we can avoid messing around with trying to install switches or rewire an existing switch to control another light. Stupid idea or brilliant move ? Edit: This site has the best explanation of ratings that I've seen: https://crystalpalacelighting.com.au/bl ... o-you-need - according to this, in the shower but above the showerhead is IPx4 which seems reasonable. Re: Lights in shower 3Sep 09, 2020 6:15 pm No idea about the particulars you're asking- however I do have words of encouragement. Just moved into our new house, and we have a downlight (only downlight in the whole house actually!) just past the showerhead- and it's fantastic for being able to clearly see what you're shaving. Absolutely worth persisting getting the info you need imo. So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus… 0 23025 I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks 2 9578 Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to… 0 5855 |