What box should this go in?

Need to put a double socket into a utility room.

Sparks said we need to drill a whole through the wall big enough for the plugs and fit the double socket that side but that seems like total nonsense and I don't want a 2-3" hole through the wall or a smaller one and feed the flex through the wall and fit longer leads (washing machine and tumble drier). I understand the sockets need to be covered and as the sockets are in a zone need to have them such that once plugged in and switched on that the only way to get to them is via tool (think that is the reg). Power to the sockets can/should be controlled either by a double insulated switch to one side of the box and all wiring to the box needs to be through metal/earthed conduit?

I was thinking some IP rated box, fit double socket in (maybe even pre-fitted).

This possible?

Dom

 

Thanks all, note sure if is in a zone or not as there will be a part stud wall between show and the wm/td units. I'll post a picture tomorrow morning. With dimensions. Dom

 

The switch HAD to go outside the room for the other bathroom, that was another discussion.

 

That was my other suggestion But that was not liked either.

I would like the box and a switch to go ABOVE the tumble drier on the wall up in the corner (wm/td leads long enough) in a box.

Yes room has a shower in it.... I need to get the image up for you to see as will make more sense.

Dimensions.... 600mm (and a bit) between the stud wall end of shower cubical and the wall on bottom of image, the stud wall goes right to the ceiling.

 

The switch HAD to go outside the room for the other bathroom, that was another discussion.

Understand not that simple... I had assumed... Zone 2 as well as adjacent to the shower area.

I also understood (had to dig a bit with Beko for an answer) If washing machines, tumble dryers are rated IPX4 (they both are) may be sited in Zone 2. There is an extractor fan above on the wall at bottom of image so there should be no steam etc build up. So they can go in there. However, I am understanding there is a restriction on the location of socket-outlets as they may have to be applied via a fused connection unit sited beyond Zone 2. Room way too small to have a zone 3 in room I think.

The suggestion originally made was spur RCD feed from the other side of the solid cavity wall (where the ring/spur can go) to the right in the image but the sockets (or a fixed connection as per Mt HandyAndy) I'd like enclosed in a IP44 or better enclosure (IP66 for instance), high on the the wall with a double pole pull cord switch etc in the room for them. I really don't want the leads having to go through the wall on the right to be connected, Yes that moves the connection out so will not be a notifiable installation but that room will become a kitchen,so more zone fun and games. Not confirmed what will go on that wall yet but if they REALLY have to then I guess two switches/sockets at 1200mm above floor is an option so units could go in to allow for this (and access) feeding the flex through the wall and then fixed wiring in the corner maybe.

 

The stud wall is 100mm... being built as I type this.

Once these are plugged in and very unlikely anything else will use the sockets until machines die or need replaced will probably remain plugged in. Will probably only get switched off should house be empty for an extended period, again unlikely. So doubt anyone using either wm/td socket will have just come out of the shower and be all wet.

The regs seem to discount some common sense. I as I am sure others have seen wm/td in downstairs bathrooms all over the place, common place in EU (and US come to think of it).

BTW just to add fun... the other room sockets if at 1200mm above floor could be as close as 320mm from the edge of where the sink will probably go oh dear another possible zone issue.