Connecting a whirlpool bath to mains

[viperuk1983]

Hi

i was looking for a little help, we have recently purchased a whirlpool bath, but not picked it up yet so dont know the size of the motor!! We are redesigning the bathroom and removing the power shower, so i was wondering if i could use the shower circuit on the bath and connect into a fused down box?? is this possible??

if this is totally wrong whats the best way to do it

thanks in advance

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

You could use this circuit as a power source.
The circuit must have RCD protection and circuit be down fused, to the suitable amps for the equipement.
It is a special location and the equipment is not like for like.
This means work is notifiable to building controls.
//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part_p

 

[viperuk1983]

thanks for the advice?? can anyone give me a link to a rcd that i would need??

thanks

 

[rebuke]

It's not as simple as just grabbing an RCD, there may already be one on the circuit, and it also depends on what other protection measures are in place - to do this yourself will end up expensive as you have to notify the LABC before doing the work and pay their fee under Part P of the building regs - you're far better off just getting a qualified spark in to sort it out for you, it will probably be cheaper in the end...