All electrical items should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Sloegrin electrical products (Mirrors and Cabinets) are suitable for various Zones. If the information you require is not on the package we will be more than happy to confirm the information you require on the below number:Tel: 0161 736 0038

If you require specific information please send us an Email or fax on: sloegrinltd@yahoo.com. Fax: 0161 743 1919

It is important to understand the rating by which bathroom lights are classified. IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection' and is always followed by 2 characters. These 2 numbers refer to the level of protection (from dust, water, steam).

IP: Index letter: Protection against accidental or inadvertent contact and against ingress of foreign bodies.

4: first characteristic numeral: Protection against grain figured foreign bodies.
Protection against tools wires or similar objects with diameter > 1mm. Protection against small foreign solid bodies with diameter > 1 mm.

4: second index figure: Splash proof
Protection against splash water from all directions.
It is important that you choose fittings with the correct rating according to where they are to be sited within the bathroom. The higher the IP rating the more protected the light is. All Sloegrin electrical products (Mirrors and Cabinets) are IP44 rated or higher (higher level of protection). IP44 is the most common IP rating used in bathroom lighting.

All Sloegrin electrical products (Mirrors and Cabinets) are at least IP44 rated or higher. This means that they can all be installed in the same location within a bathroom, making it easier for you to choose a bathroom light. An IP44 light can be installed anywhere within bathroom zones 1, 2 or 3.

Zone 1 is the area above the bath to a height of 2.25m (7'4") from the floor. If the light is 240V then a 30ma residual current device (RCD) must also be used to protect the circuit in this zone.

What is RCD?

An RCD or Residual Current Device is an electrical device that disconnects a circuit when it detects a potential imbalance in the flow of current. This imbalance may be caused by leakage of the current through the body of a person (potentially lethally) who is accidently touching the energized part of the circuit. The RCD disconnects the circuit quickly enough to prevent these shocks. RCD can either be in a portable ‘plug-in’ form or can be part of your homes circuit board (distributor board). It is this second type that must be installed to allow 240V IP44 light fittings to be used in Zone 1 of a bathroom. For more information please contact your electrician.

Zone 2 is an area stretching 0.6m (1'11") outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m (7'4") from the floor.

Zone 3 is anywhere outside Zone 0, 1, and 2 and where no water jet is likely to be used. If there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purpose in zone 1, 2 and 3 a fitting rated a minimum of IP65 must be used.

You cannot fit an IP44 light inside the bath or shower itself. Any fitting used in this zone (Zone 0) must be low voltage (maximum 12V) and be rated at least IP67 which is total immersion proof!
The diagram below is an indication of the zone areas

• In most circumstances try to avoid fitting mirrors and cabinets near or above a source of heat such as a radiator.
• Supplementary to this make sure the product avoids common restrictions such as entrance doors.
• For reasons of safety try to avoid fitting at low level.
• Always use non abrasive cleaning materials and avoid any acid based cleaners.
• Generally a Chamois with tepid water is sufficient when cleaning the mirror face and any applicable surrounding carcass.