hi all,
i'm installing an 8.5kw electric shower, im stuck at which way to go as regards to connecting it up to the supply.
my original idea was to add an rcbo to the existing cu which has 2 spare ways, its a modern proteus m2 model, but my father in law came round last night and knows a fair bit about electrics as he fits underfloor heating, he says that it would be easier to buy a dedicated shower rcd/mcb consumer unit, I disagree because I will still have to buy a mcb to connect to this or use a Henley block and add another set of tails, which will mean pulling the companies fuse.
who has the right/best idea?
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8.5kw shower
10mm2 cable run to 45a ceiling mounted pull cord switch, across loft space then clipped to the wall then through joists under bath then down to the current cu location below, roughly 7 metres total.
I also know under part 'p' I am not competent to do this and thats fine, my brother installs kitchens for a living and is all up to date, sadly he is busy
opinions please
scott
i'm installing an 8.5kw electric shower, im stuck at which way to go as regards to connecting it up to the supply.
my original idea was to add an rcbo to the existing cu which has 2 spare ways, its a modern proteus m2 model, but my father in law came round last night and knows a fair bit about electrics as he fits underfloor heating, he says that it would be easier to buy a dedicated shower rcd/mcb consumer unit, I disagree because I will still have to buy a mcb to connect to this or use a Henley block and add another set of tails, which will mean pulling the companies fuse.
who has the right/best idea?
quick background to save all the questions
8.5kw shower
10mm2 cable run to 45a ceiling mounted pull cord switch, across loft space then clipped to the wall then through joists under bath then down to the current cu location below, roughly 7 metres total.
I also know under part 'p' I am not competent to do this and thats fine, my brother installs kitchens for a living and is all up to date, sadly he is busy
opinions please
scott