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How to power a dehumidifier in bathroom

  • 15-10-2022 09:05AM
    #1
    marvin42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭


    Hi. I am living close to the coast and have a house with a small shower room that's often (and long!) Used. After running in trouble with mould I installed a extractor fan, mould got less, but only since using a small portable electrical dehumidifier the problem got away. Since there is no plug in bathroom I use a extension cord, but I would like a more permanent solution. Are there dehumidifiers that can be permanently installed, or any other ways to power a dehumidifier in the bathroom?



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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,435 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058267568/how-to-power-a-dehumidifier-in-bathroom

    Good question and it's a bit of a paradox in Ireland with the damp and humidity that we have that there isn't a better solution for this.

    This was well discussed in a thread from 2018, but the regulations may have changed since then.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057698062/no-sockets-in-bathroom

    I hope this helps.



  • #3
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    you could consider upgrading your extractor fan, get one with a humidity sensor so it runs automatically when the level is too high. This could easily be a case where the fan is not powerful enough or is being switched off too early. Xpelair are a brand with models with a built in humidity sensor, if your current fan has a live, neutral, earth and permanent live it would require no extra cabling



  • #4
    monseiur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭monseiur


    I' not an electrician but as an observer it's interesting to note that you are allowed to have a 240v socket (with appropriate IP) outdoors in the elements and down near ground level but something similar is not allowed in a bathroom. Surely a socket (IP) at high level with it's own dedicated RCBO / RCD /ELCB type protection should be deemed safe in bathroom ?



  • #5
    dathi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭dathi


    https://dehumidifierreviewshq.co.uk/ecoair-dcw10-review/

    are wall mounted dehumidifiers like above that are permanently wired allowed in bathrooms?



  • #6
    Cerco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Cerco


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119755230#Comment_119755230

    I may be wrong here but I understood the safety concern was with respect to the appliance/ device one could potentially use in the bathroom if a socket was installed.



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