Do I need a switch on an electric shower? My existing one is not electric so can I just connect a new electric one to the existing wiring without using a switch
Electric shower
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An electric shower needs to be on it's own dedicated circuit fed from the consumer unit (fuse box) via a 45/50 Amp two pole isolation switch.
When you say existing wiring - you CANNOT connect an electric shower into any other circuit.
Any electrical work carried out in a bathroom is notifiable to Building Control - look up part p in wiki.
When you say existing wiring - you CANNOT connect an electric shower into any other circuit.
Any electrical work carried out in a bathroom is notifiable to Building Control - look up part p in wiki.
What do you mean by and " electric shower". Is this one that just has a pump and mixer for the existing hot & cold supply or is it one that heats the water and needs connection to the mains cold feed?
The existing shower is one with pump and mixes hot and cold water. The new one will be cold feed only which heats it's own water.
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Without a shadow of a doubt, you will need to run in a new circuit.
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