What is Low Voltage?
According to the Australia and New Zealand Standards – Electrical Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2018 low voltage is anything "Not exceeding 12 Volts AC or 30 Volts ripple-free DC".
What does “Wet Area Suitable” mean?
Products that are “Wet Area Suitable” have a suitable IP (Ingress Protection) rating that enables them to be installed in what is classified as Zone 1 in the bathroom. See Bathroom Zones
Bathroom Zones
The Australia and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3000:2018 identifies the zones in a bathroom and the IP rating required for electrical items installed in each zone. The illustration shown here is a guide only, for full details please refer to Australia and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3000:2018.
Fittings, electrical appliances and light fittings |
Zone 0 |
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Light fittings | IPX7 and Safety ELV supply | IPX5 Sealed light fitting | IPX 4, As for Zone 1Class II, Exterior ball fitting ELV | No IP rating |
Electrical appliances | IPX 7 and specifically designed and safety ELV | IPX5 Instantaneous water heaters, fans | IPX4 Heated towel rails, fans | No IP rating |
All electricity connections and possible subsequent electric interventions must only be done by a qualified electrician who will operate in accordance with current regulations in terms of electricity.