Hi all,
I'm thinking of having an electric shower installed (currently a mixer off HW tank). I will be getting a qualified electrician in to do the wiring, but wanted to estimate costs first.
My question is this:
The consumer unit has space for just 4 fuses, all of which are in use: "Ring Main, "Lighting", "Cooker" and "Bell".
There is no space to add another for the shower, so will I need to have a new consumer unit fitted?
Also, is it acceptable under current regulations for me to create the wiring channel in the plaster from the shower area to the unit and run a wire (but not connect it) to save some of the cost?
Many thanks.
I'm thinking of having an electric shower installed (currently a mixer off HW tank). I will be getting a qualified electrician in to do the wiring, but wanted to estimate costs first.
My question is this:
The consumer unit has space for just 4 fuses, all of which are in use: "Ring Main, "Lighting", "Cooker" and "Bell".
There is no space to add another for the shower, so will I need to have a new consumer unit fitted?
Also, is it acceptable under current regulations for me to create the wiring channel in the plaster from the shower area to the unit and run a wire (but not connect it) to save some of the cost?
Many thanks.