Power shower wiring

[bullethead123]

Hi all, Just moved into a new flat and I find that the power shower is wired directly from an old-style fusebox. Not sure that I can afford an electrician to replace the fusebox for an RCD style consumer unit just yet, so can anyone provide a link to a suitable in-line RCD I could install?
Thanks.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Is the pump connected via a 13amp socket?

 

[ericmark]

Unless the pump for the power shower is in the bathroom, I would not worry too much about not being RCD protected.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

This would probably do.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-...689414?hash=item2ced977e06:g:zxcAAOSwPdhdFMsH

OR this..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Masterpl...961&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[markyd1]

And then an EIC for the circuit and notify building control

 

[bullethead123]

Hi Harry, no, the wiring to the shower unit comes straight from the same 15A fuse that feeds the immersion tank heater.
Hi Eric, the shower is an 'all in one' wall mounted 'Mira' type so the pump is in the bathroom.

 

[bullethead123]

And then an EIC for the circuit and notify building control

Is this really necessary? It's not like I'm installing a new circuit.

 

[markyd1]

yes....you are changing the circuit...and the shower is in zone

 

[EFLImpudence]

RCDs must be tested to ensure they work at the correct current and time so you really should get a registered electrician.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

It reads as if this is an old installation, which an electrician might condemn. My attitude is a more intended to being sympathetic towards an new owner who is possibly short of cash. Better that he makes low cost, but a major improvement to electrical safety, than none because he cannot afford a full rewire.

 

[markyd1]

How will he know it's an improvement if he can't test it properly...before and after fitting an RCD

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

They have a test button, it doesn't prove absolutely it is tripping at the required trip current and gives no clues about the disconnect time, but assuming it passes on the button test, its a major step up from no RCD at all.

 

[markyd1]

Just because it works doesn't mean it's safe.......what about an IR test as well........and continuity of cpc........what your saying is we don't need regs...and we don't need electricians......just fit it yourself not a problem........WRONG

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Just because it works doesn't mean it's safe.......what about an IR test as well........and continuity of cpc........what your saying is we don't need regs...and we don't need electricians......just fit it yourself not a problem........WRONG

That is not what I am suggesting, as you well know. The guy came on hear requesting advice to improve his safety, I have given that advice. Having an RCD is a definat step up in his safety, versus him doing nothing at all.

The introduction of Part P has a lot to answer for..

 

[markyd1]

It's only a step up if it's tested properly........He needs an electrician full stop.........and should not be doing it himself and should definately not be told to do it himself.......