ᐅ Safe Electrical Installation in the Shower

There are also recessed or surface-mounted spots with GU10 sockets available in IP 4 or 5. I would only do this for peace of mind; it’s not legally required. It will already be protected by a separate RCD anyway.

Depending on the protection class, either X1, X4, or X5 applies.
Low voltage is only mandatory for X5.
Based purely on the description, I would assume X1 or X4 here.

Protection Zone 2: Extended 60-cm Zone
This zone includes all areas up to 60 cm (24 inches) from the shower or bathtub (for showers without enclosure, it basically overlaps with Protection Zone 1) and up to a height of 225 cm (89 inches). Within this area, washing machines and dryers with an IP X4 rating (splash water protection) are permitted. All light fixtures must also be splash-proof; if the shower has massage jets, the required protection rating increases to IP X5.
No sockets or light switches are allowed in protection zones 0-2. Electrical cables must be insulated or sheathed.

It depends on the specific conditions. So, IP65 or better IP67 is recommended.

Above the shower? Simply use a suitable 12V spotlight. According to the relevant standards (DIN), nothing more is required. Avoid excessive plexiglass coverings.

Please look up bathroom protection zones. You will find the appropriate regulations for all installation locations.

Torti2022neu schrieb:

No wild plexiglass disfigurements.

My plan was a wild plexiglass decoration 😉

At the moment, I’m researching LED strips. ... The selection is quite overwhelming.
I have one offer for about €270. While it would be easy for me because everything (very bright strip, power supply, dimmer, connection cables) is preassembled and just needs to be connected, it still seems a bit too much for me ... 🙄

Thanks for your information.
The rest I have to do myself. (Just have to decide :cool 🙂

We have a 2000 lm LED panel light installed on the ceiling above the shower. When it’s on, I can search for contact lenses on the floor without any shadows.