electric showers

ANDREW66 · 28 Aug 2006

Can i replace my electric shower myself, or do I need building regulation approval. It will be in the same site as the old one and doesn't need any new wireing

Steve · 28 Aug 2006

yes, as long as it is the same spec. and the circuit is still in a satisfactory condition. (check all joints to make sure the cable hasnt melted etc)

securespark · 29 Aug 2006

Just in case it has been replaced with a more powerful unit, check that the circuit is up to the job of feeding the existing unit. Do the shower rating, switch size (in Amps) and any stand-alone RCD units match the protective device rating?

ANDREW66 · 30 Aug 2006

Fitted it fine just a couple of new holes in the tiles and a bit much cable sticking out that i trimmed. It was the same power as the old shower so no electrical problems. Thanks everyone

securespark · 30 Aug 2006

It may be the same "power" as the old shower, my point was, was the old shower suited to the circuit...

ANDREW66 · 30 Aug 2006

The shower is 8.5kw the cabling is 10mm wide and the circuit breaker is 40 amps i used to run the old shower for hours on hot till I came out looking like a very lobster. Any problems and i will get an electrician in. Thanks for the help from securespark

securespark · 30 Aug 2006

Is there an RCD, BTW?

The Baker · 31 Aug 2006

So can I deduce from the above discussion that when I went to a gas boiler breakdown job the other day that I could have replaced the customers shower like for like without notifying BC office?
Providing of course that the cable is adequate, of the correct cross sectional area, and connections are mechanically sound.
I have always been a bit cagey about doing these replacements as I have not got an earth/resistance tester, yet.

All advice gratefully received.

Tim

securespark · 31 Aug 2006

As a pro, you need one. Otherwise, you would not be able to complete a minor works certificate...

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