Hi guys, my 1st time here - so go easy on me!
I have a small question regards wiring for shower.
I currently have a 7.5kw electric shower, with a pull cord switch inside the bathroom. I want to remove this switch, and replace it with a wall mounted version on the exterior wall of the bathroom.
As far as I can see, what I need to do is install a junction box in the loft space (I have obtained a box, with a 60amp connector strip), remove the wiring from the existing pull switch, enter it in to the strip through the box. Then run new cabling (I have purchased some heavy looking cable that claims to be for cookers and showers, and looks the same gauge as that which is already there). I propose to run this new cabling down through the void between a plasterboard wall, into a new 45amp neon wall switch, and back up to the box in the loft, thus completing the circuit. In essence, all I will have done is extend the wiring and change the switch.
I have done a similar operation when I removed a pull cord light switch, and fitted a regular wall mount light switch. I expect it to be much the same with this shower switch, but I am slightly apprehensive, given the heavier nature of the components I propose to involve.
My question is "Does this all sound ok, or can anyone see any problems with what I am planning?"
I welcome any feed back. It may seem a trivial matter, but I want to make sure it's right!
Thanks to anyone who reads this!
I have a small question regards wiring for shower.
I currently have a 7.5kw electric shower, with a pull cord switch inside the bathroom. I want to remove this switch, and replace it with a wall mounted version on the exterior wall of the bathroom.
As far as I can see, what I need to do is install a junction box in the loft space (I have obtained a box, with a 60amp connector strip), remove the wiring from the existing pull switch, enter it in to the strip through the box. Then run new cabling (I have purchased some heavy looking cable that claims to be for cookers and showers, and looks the same gauge as that which is already there). I propose to run this new cabling down through the void between a plasterboard wall, into a new 45amp neon wall switch, and back up to the box in the loft, thus completing the circuit. In essence, all I will have done is extend the wiring and change the switch.
I have done a similar operation when I removed a pull cord light switch, and fitted a regular wall mount light switch. I expect it to be much the same with this shower switch, but I am slightly apprehensive, given the heavier nature of the components I propose to involve.
My question is "Does this all sound ok, or can anyone see any problems with what I am planning?"
I welcome any feed back. It may seem a trivial matter, but I want to make sure it's right!
Thanks to anyone who reads this!