Removel of Wiring

[Mark57]

I am about to have a new bathroom installed, therefore wish to remove the old shower.

Do l have to call in an electrition to remove the old shower? I will get him to install the new one, which could be weeks yet.

I have traced the wire across the attic and into the junction box. I assume its just a case of killing the power and removing the wire from the box?

Also, l have noticed its wired into the same circuit breaker as the cooker - 35A. I know it needs to be wired to the fuse box but should it have its own breaker?

Thanks

 

[fleming'slefthandrule]

A shower needs to be on it's own circuit. Size of cable and protective device depends on kW rating of shower.

Leave it to the electrician. He should be qualified (part p) to do any work in a bathroom (which is classed as a special location).

 

[ricicle]

He should be qualified (part p)

There is no such thing as 'Part P qualified'

 

[Mark57]

Yeah l know the sparky has to be qualified.

But is it okay to pull the old wiring out?

Also, there seems to be a safety switch for the shower in the bathroom. Its on a pull cord. How far away from the wet zone does this have to be? The new shower will be installed in a different location, and will be now less than 75cm from this switch.

 

[Taylortwocities]

There's no regs ref removal of wiring. Best to isolate at the fuseboard and test its really off before you start..

There are regs re location of switches in bathrooms - even pull switches.
get your spark to advise you - it will depend on ceiling height.

I note that you are somewhere called "Fife". I dont think you have Part P there so you can ignore some of the above.!
Frankly I am surprised that you've been allowed electricity

Hope the French havent scored... darn it, they have..........

 

[Mark57]

Thanks TaylorTwoCities.

Need to mind look out for the Wales highlights, as soon as l can get this wind-up TV to work!!!

 

[fleming'slefthandrule]

He should be qualified (part p)

There is no such thing as 'Part P qualified'

Sorry, part P registered is what I mean.