UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

IP65 Fire Rated GU10 Downlights — Bathroom-Safe and Part B Compliant Guide for UK Electricians
Fire rated GU10 downlights are one of the most commonly specified fittings in UK domestic electrical installations. They are required wherever downlights penetrate a fire-rated ceiling — which in practice means any ceiling that forms a floor/ceiling assembly between habitable...
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July 18, 2026

Bathroom Extractor Fans — Humidity Sensors, Timer Functions, Wiring, and Part F Compliance for UK Electricians
Bathroom extractor fan installation guide for UK electricians: Part F flow rates, fan types (humidity, timer, PIR), IP zone wiring rules, and product selection for 100mm axial and centrifugal fans.
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July 18, 2026

Portable Bidets: Rechargeable Travel Shatafs and When to Use One
A practical guide to portable bidets and rechargeable travel shatafs, when to use one, how it compares with a fitted bidet shower, and what APM stocks for travel and permanent bathroom use.

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July 18, 2026

Bathroom Refresh on a Budget: Shower Heads, Bidet Sets, and Extractor Fans You Can Fit Yourself
A full bathroom renovation costs thousands.

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July 18, 2026

Bathroom Electrical Zones — IP Ratings, Zone 1/2/3 Compliance, and Safe Products for UK Electricians
Bathrooms are the most regulated room in a UK home for electrical installations. This guide explains the BS 7671 zone system (Zones 0, 1, and 2), minimum IP ratings for each zone, supplementary bonding rules, RCD requirements, and how to select compliant products for bathroom lighting, extractor fans, electric showers, and heated towel rails.
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July 18, 2026

Bathroom Renovation Electrical Requirements: Zoning, Earth Bonding, and Part P Compliance
A complete guide for UK electricians to bathroom electrical zones (Zone 0, 1, 2), IP ratings, supplementary bonding, RCD protection, shower circuits, Part P compliance, and common inspection failures under BS 7671 Section 701.
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July 18, 2026

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Taps: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to choosing bathroom taps from APM Plumbing & Electrical. Learn about basin mixers, pillar taps, water pressure, finishes and installation. Expert advice for modern bathrooms.
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UK Plumbing & Electrical News

IP65 Fire Rated GU10 Downlights — Bathroom-Safe and Part B Compliant Guide for UK Electricians

Bathroom Extractor Fans — Humidity Sensors, Timer Functions, Wiring, and Part F Compliance for UK Electricians

Portable Bidets: Rechargeable Travel Shatafs and When to Use One

Bathroom Refresh on a Budget: Shower Heads, Bidet Sets, and Extractor Fans You Can Fit Yourself

Bathroom Electrical Zones — IP Ratings, Zone 1/2/3 Compliance, and Safe Products for UK Electricians

Bathroom Renovation Electrical Requirements: Zoning, Earth Bonding, and Part P Compliance

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Taps: A Complete Guide

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