Hi,
I am required to mount a double socket outlet, 5A lighting outlet and some data outlets into a bespoke bed frame at the foot end (don't ask - interior designers afoot!)

The outlets need to be able to be disconnected by unskilled persons etc.

Can anyone think of a clever way of doing this? I have thought of using a power track at the bed head, with a socket and Kopex arrangement serving the outlets at the foot of the bed frame.

Try a coiled flexible 'kettle' lead with BS1363 plug and IEC socket plugged into a floor socket. That should allow for 'bespoke' movement.

I don't think they do remote RF mains as yet, although network connections can utilize the LV socket circuits, so wifi could be connected to the bed.....

Legh

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Legh,

Thanks for your response - Would a fused plug top not create any discrimination issues?

No more so than a fused spur (as per appendix 15) or an extension lead (which is what is sounds like to me). Deemed acceptable in my opinion.
- Andy.

I'm not sure what you are asking here. However, I'll take a guess and give you that answer and you can correct me if I'm wrong.

Generally, all socket circuits, rings and radials with protective devices 20A and above will discriminate with BS1362 plug top fuses rated =<13A. there might be exceptions where high current short circuits close to the ccu are involved, but on the whole i can't see a problem.

Legh

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I would suggest an inline RCD in the supply flex, as you will have no control where it is moved

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Couldn't the same could be said of any plug-in appliance?

Yep, but not many other appliances have a metal frame for somoene to sleep on.

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True, but theres no mention of a metal frame in the OP, and if there was, wouldn't there usually be some kind of insulating material between the sleeper and the frame?

Just imagine, green and yellow wires coming out of the carpet., with supplementary bonding wires attached to the springs of the mattress.... now that's a bespoke design !

Legh

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Even if there wasn't, a metal bedframe would make a pretty good equipotential zone for the occupant!
- Andy.

Well I always knew that beds were good for bonding. I suppose the metal ones give that extra tingle......

Legh

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HEY!

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Ebee (M I S P N)

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