Good morning.
A couple of questions if I may of the qualified electricians.
I attended a call to a customer who was having a problem with water running from an electric shower.
10.5kw job, the problem is a defective solenoid valve on the unit. No problems there except the unit is a wet room for a disabled gent who is wheel chair bound and the shower is only means of washing. Discuss the option, wait for part or replace unit. Customer wishes to replace unit.
Now the question.
MCB on the CU with cable direct to shower unit. The MCB 50amp is the only circuit isolation [for live conductor?] Main CU isolator is the only real means to isolate shower. This shuts down whole house.
I am a Plumber by trade not an electrician, so I would like to ask is a double pole switch in the supply to the shower the very least one would expect to find.
Is an RCD in the supply to the shower a requirement or is it non-regulatory best practice.
Work was completed 2.5 years ago. The original work was undertaken by an electrician who has issued a number of certificates.
I ask for my own benefit as the situation caused me some thought about what I ‘think’ I know the answer should be.
Hope you can help
Regards
A couple of questions if I may of the qualified electricians.
I attended a call to a customer who was having a problem with water running from an electric shower.
10.5kw job, the problem is a defective solenoid valve on the unit. No problems there except the unit is a wet room for a disabled gent who is wheel chair bound and the shower is only means of washing. Discuss the option, wait for part or replace unit. Customer wishes to replace unit.
Now the question.
MCB on the CU with cable direct to shower unit. The MCB 50amp is the only circuit isolation [for live conductor?] Main CU isolator is the only real means to isolate shower. This shuts down whole house.
I am a Plumber by trade not an electrician, so I would like to ask is a double pole switch in the supply to the shower the very least one would expect to find.
Is an RCD in the supply to the shower a requirement or is it non-regulatory best practice.
Work was completed 2.5 years ago. The original work was undertaken by an electrician who has issued a number of certificates.
I ask for my own benefit as the situation caused me some thought about what I ‘think’ I know the answer should be.
Hope you can help
Regards