Shower lighting / Controlling exhaust fan with multiple switches (logical or)
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:39 pm
We need to install lighting in the shower area, ideally within the shower itself as natural light will be limited. It appears for this purpose we would require IPX7 rated lights, which limits our options, as does the low fire-rated ceiling. It would therefore seem that ultra-low voltage LED strips in channels are the way to go. Can these be used in a wet environment with a lower IP rating? The power supply can be installed on the other side of a wall, so that'd be well away from water. I'm also open to suggestions for specific products which can meet the fire/water requirements and not take up too much head room.
I would also like to have an exhaust fan controlled by both the shower light switch and a dedicated switch. Is a product (relay of some sort I presume) readily available that can accept two inputs to control a single output?
The main reason for this is it would allow the shower lights to have an independent switch next to the shower (IP rated if applicable). The other option would be to locate the shower switch on the same plate as the fan switch, and only allow the shower lights to operate if the fan were switched on, since that can be done simply by joining the switches.
I would also like to have an exhaust fan controlled by both the shower light switch and a dedicated switch. Is a product (relay of some sort I presume) readily available that can accept two inputs to control a single output?
The main reason for this is it would allow the shower lights to have an independent switch next to the shower (IP rated if applicable). The other option would be to locate the shower switch on the same plate as the fan switch, and only allow the shower lights to operate if the fan were switched on, since that can be done simply by joining the switches.