I have to repalce an electric shower , however the new shower electrics are on the opposite side. Can i extend the 6mm cable with connector blocks so it can reach the new required position?
Extending 6mm cable for 8.5 kw shower
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Whereabouts are you planning to join the cables?Remember all joint boxes have to be accessable.
was thinking about connector blocks within the electric shower housing
save yourself some bother and get a sparky in to fit 10mm throughout, that way when you want to upgrade to a 9.5KW or 10.5KW shower you already have the right size in..
alternatively, why not just put a longer piece in from the shower switch you should have nearby?
this work is notifiable under part P of the building regulations..
joints made with screw connectors must be accessible for inspection
your shower circuit will also need RCD protection if it does not already have it..
alternatively, why not just put a longer piece in from the shower switch you should have nearby?
this work is notifiable under part P of the building regulations..
joints made with screw connectors must be accessible for inspection
your shower circuit will also need RCD protection if it does not already have it..
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How far you extending?there's not alot of room in these units
ok, I may have gone over the top..
I misread your post and thought you were moving the shower to a new position..
what you are saying is you've fitted a new shower and the wires don't reach the terminal blocks?
then yes, terminal block inside the shower is acceptible since there are already screwed connections in there..
it's still preferable to change the cable to remove a the possibility of a fault if the terminal blocks work loose..
I misread your post and thought you were moving the shower to a new position..
what you are saying is you've fitted a new shower and the wires don't reach the terminal blocks?
then yes, terminal block inside the shower is acceptible since there are already screwed connections in there..
it's still preferable to change the cable to remove a the possibility of a fault if the terminal blocks work loose..
only extending about 6 inches from one side to the other. No more slack on cable and behind tiles.
I'm assuming here the join is going to end up within the shower somewhere - your best option rather than connector block is probably to use crimps (with a proper ratcheting crimp tool), as that will take up less space, so should be easier to fit in...
Havent got a crimping tool but have got a connector block and can make it fit. Was just going to put a small bit of 10 mm from connector block to shower terminals as i have some handy.
A couple of things to check - is the connector block sufficiently rated for the current that will be going through it, and is it near anything that is going to get hot (such as the heating can or whatever), as the combination of heat from the current and heat from the shower might cause it to melt...
yes connector block ok . Will make sure it stays away from the heating element.
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be wary of condensation on the cold inlet pipe also...
60A choc-block is quite bulky - are you sure you've got room?
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