keenbutconfused wrote:

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Can anybody see any problems/ dangers with this second approach which
is what I intend to do?

Any help you can offer would be really appreciated.

Thanks

As this is in the bathroom...

I am not sure this classifies as "help" but it is worth considering the
implications of building regulations Part P (I am assuming you're in the
UK). Searching this NG on google groups should give you a lead.

Alex