40 Amp shower isolator
- Thread starter JeffPG
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There's no legality about it or a regulation. However, it is usual to fit isolator switches at a reasonable distance from the device, and in a logical place.
If an electrical shower had gone faulty, in an emergency, I wouldn't be looking at skirting board level...
If an electrical shower had gone faulty, in an emergency, I wouldn't be looking at skirting board level...
How would it help you to have it low down?
I'd be satisfied with it just above the skirting board, though outside the bathroom I assume?
I've put them low down where cables have run under floor, and this way prevented damage to the wall.
I've put them low down where cables have run under floor, and this way prevented damage to the wall.
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In the event of an emergency the family pet could turn it off.
As we're talking about an isolator that has a big red switch inn the middle of it, I would guess the thinking is that low down it won't be so obtrusive. But all such isolators I've seen have been noticeable whether high or low - because they've got a big red switch n the middle ....
PJ
PJ
Is this surface mount? Is it vulnerable to being kicked or knocked?
K
kai
Is there any reason you cannot fit your isolator at eye level, just outside the bathroom door??
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