Isolating switch for bathroom heater?

Forums › Home Workshop DIY › Isolating switch for bathroom heater?

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#207572 3-Jan-2017 15:24

My nephew has just bought a house, it's about 15 years old.

The place seems to have been properly built but I'm curious about the bathroom wall heater.

The isolating switch seems to be just an ordinary light switch. Is this correct?

The heater is a Goldair 3508W (the manual was in the bathroom cupboard) and it's a 2.4KW model. It has a pull cord.

The height seems right - 1900 off the floor and 300 from the ceiling.

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

1 | 2

9186 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4840

#1697893 3-Jan-2017 15:30

@gregmcc is the expert for this, however the likes of PDL switches are generally rated to at least 16A, so it should be OK current wise. As long as the switch is appropriate for the physical placement in the room (correct IP rating depending on the moisture zone) it should be OK.

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1697894 3-Jan-2017 15:32

Thanks for that. The switch is the same as the bathroom light switch - I assume that one would be kosher.

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

gregmcc

2173 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 836

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#1697906 3-Jan-2017 16:21

at around 15 years old most likely either PDL 500 or 600 series, could be HPM or clipsal, but without a picture it's a bit like saying it's a fuel cap for a car (so many different types).

Post a picture and i'll give you my informed opinion

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698269 4-Jan-2017 12:22

Thanks Greg, here's one, they're both the same:

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

gregmcc

2173 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 836

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#1698340 4-Jan-2017 13:53

Looks like HPM the current rating will be molded in to the rocker part of the switch (the small edge at the bottom)

I can't tell from this picture. But most likely 20amp

gregmcc

2173 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 836

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#1698341 4-Jan-2017 13:53

Looks like HPM the current rating will be molded in to the rocker part of the switch (the small edge at the bottom)

I can't tell from this picture. But most likely 20amp

Lego

Shop now for Lego sets and other gifts (affiliate link).

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698435 4-Jan-2017 15:18

Thanks. I took a look, it's 10amp.

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698810 5-Jan-2017 12:06

Re my previous post (which I can't edit - I guess it's because it was a 'quick reply' - must remember that) I meant to say, 'Is a 10 amp switch adequate for a 2.5 KW heater?'

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

Jase2985

13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6205

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#1698812 5-Jan-2017 12:32

you say 2.4kw in the first place

P=VxI

2400/240 = 10amps so should be fine

ps you only get about an hour to edit a post

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698813 5-Jan-2017 12:33

Cheers for that Jase2985 :-)

Edit: Shucks, better remember that, too :-)

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

Bung

6733 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2926

Subscriber

#1698827 5-Jan-2017 13:13

It's another on/off functional switch. If it can't be locked against inadvertent operation it's not an isolating switch. The circuit breaker would be the isolation point.

New World

Shop on-line at New World now for your groceries (affiliate link).

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698835 5-Jan-2017 13:29

Bung, are you saying the heater doesn't need an 'isolating' switch?

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

Jase2985

13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6205

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#1698853 5-Jan-2017 13:52

no everything requires an isolation switch, not everything requires an on/off switch

geekIT

2474 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3799

#1698883 5-Jan-2017 14:35

I give up...

Trump crowned? No faux King way!

Jase2985

13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6205

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#1698936 5-Jan-2017 16:44

geekIT:

I give up...

well stop being so abrasive and telling they are wrong when they give you the correct terminology for something. this isnt the first thread in the last couple of days where its happened

it will get to a point where no one will want to help you.

1 | 2