Electric Shower

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• 6 Aug 2009

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Hi all

Yes, this is going to be a stupid question for some people, but one I am not sure of the answer!!!

I need my electric shower replaced. Simple unit change, all the plumbing and wiring are ok etc.

So......Do I need an electrician or a plumber to install a new electric shower?

Many thanks in advance

Jo

 

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• 6 Aug 2009

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I need my electric shower replaced. Simple unit change, all the plumbing and wiring are ok etc.

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Says who, you? what kilowatt is existing shower? what kilowatt is new shower? is existing cable up to taking new shower? 6mm cable or 10mm cable.

So......Do I need an electrician or a plumber to install a new electric shower?

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You need a spark to check your current installation and anyone competent enough to fit new unit afterwards.

 

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• 7 Aug 2009

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Pay no attention to legion, he is the forum idiot.
Replacing a shower unit like for like is fairly simple if the new one is physically identical to the old one.
The real challenge is that a lot of electric showers were never fitted right in the first place.
Is yours protected by a RCD? If so, does it work?