Bathroom thermostat IP44 for heating mat

Bathroom thermostat for electric heating mat is a solution that combines convenience and safety, provided that the appropriate protection standards are met. When installed in the bathroom, it is particularly important to raise the protection level of the device to IP44. We explain how to achieve this using the example of our RAYCHEM R-SENZ-WIFI floor thermostat and R-SENZ-ACC-IP44GASKET gasket. With this combination, the thermostat achieves resistance to harsh conditions, ensuring reliable operation and safe use.

Most floor thermostats on the market have IP21 protection, which may not be sufficient in bathrooms. Protection at the IP21 level provides protection against touching dangerous parts with a finger and against vertically falling drops of water. However, in a humid environment such as a bathroom, it is advisable to increase the protection to IP44 level.

The IP44 level of protection means that the device is protected from solid objects larger than 1 mm (e.g., a thin wire, a tool) and from water droplets falling at any angle from all sides, which further protects against splashing, such as when using the shower.

In order to achieve IP44 level, it is enough to use the mentioned R-SENZ-ACC-IP44GASKET seal in combination with the RAYCHEM R-SENZ-WIFI floor thermostat. Such a solution will ensure optimal safety and reliability of the thermostat's operation in bathroom conditions.

Each electrical device has a specific IP rating, which must be on its housing.

Bathroom floor thermostat with IP44

The seal is installed between the thermostat and the wall.

Installation of a typical floor thermostat in the bathroom is only possible in zone 3. Not only because of the use of an enclosure with a rating of at most IP44, but also because of the connection to the external network. Although it is theoretically possible to install a device marked IP21, it is recommended to use IP44-rated models, typically designed for bathrooms and rooms with increased humidity, because it is worth remembering the water that in poorly ventilated bathrooms settles on the tiles on the walls and runs down during hot baths. Unfortunately, the availability on the market of floor thermostats with such a high degree of IP44 protection is practically nil, and the solution to this problem is the use of an additional element, which is a seal that increases the safety class with the symbol R-SENZ-ACC-IP44GASKET. It is used between the bathroom thermostat and the wall to protect the wires connected to the device.

It is also worth remembering that the bathroom thermostat has a built-in temperature sensor, so it must be in the same room as the heating system it controls. Thermostat inside the bathroom or outside?