Mains volt fan in zone 1

shedi123 · 1 Oct 2009

Having not yet done my 17th

I just wanted to ask a quick question.
I know under the 16th you could not have a mains volt fan in zone 1 but an SELV fan was ok. Under the 17th, can you have a mains volt fan in zone one if it is protected by an RCD?
Thanks

stem · 2 Oct 2009

Yes you can, if if's suitably rated (IPX4). Here's an example.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Extractor-Fan-with-Pull-Cord/invt/199797

Not sure if it's relevant to "Electrics outside of the UK" though. Assume you posted here in error.

Mains volt fan in zone 1

shedi123

stem