Electrical Advice Required...

[PHubertz]

Morning all, first time post so go easy...

I was hoping someone could confirm either way for me if it is possible for me to install a 3AMP Fused Spur onto my existing lighting circuit on the permanent feed?

The lighting circuit is protected by a 6A Type B MCB and the current max load is approx 620W. I wish to add the spur for an Aqualisa Shower, which at maximum load will be at 150W.

The reason I cannot use the 32A Ring Main is because I physically cannot come off an existing socket as the closest is already feeding another socket/spur.

Any comments appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rjm2k]

Google says the shower is 8.5kW! I believe this needs a dedicated feed to be done properly. Can the spurred socket not be removed or turned into a ring? Like I say though,probably should be a dedicated circuit.

 

[PHubertz]

Should have been more specific with the shower, apologies!

http://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/external/commerce/1/productfiles/QZA1BR05.pdf

 

[Chri5]

Yes you can use a spur from the lights.

You should mark up the spur to clearly state max 3A fuse and its use.

What's the data cable for?

 

[PHubertz]

The data cable is from the processor to the button of the shower for off/on/temp change.

Changing my bathroom light to 4No. LEDs (IP65!) so should also reduce the consumption.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Google says the shower is 8.5kW! I believe this needs a dedicated feed to be done properly. Can the spurred socket not be removed or turned into a ring? Like I say though,probably should be a dedicated circuit.

"Probably"?

Please don't say you thought there might be a chance that an 8.5kW shower could be put onto a ring final....