Do I need an electrician to replace a shower?

[steveinfinity]

Hi

I'd like some advice about whether I need someone who's part P certified to replace a shower.

My existing shower (Mira Sprint 9.5kW) was fitted 2 years ago by an electrician and a certificate of compliance & installation certificate issued. The plastic casing on the outside has since cracked, and I'm concerned about water ingress into the shower unit so have stopped using it.

If I DIY replace the shower with an exact like-for-like replacement would I be in contravention of the regulations?

Thanks
Steve

 

[big-all]

thats fine its maintainance assuming you understand how it works and are up to the task

 

[jarvis2]

DIY it is OK. Just make sure once fitted that you follow the guide on its commisioning (getting it going for the first time).

 

[kevindgas]

yes go ahead, so long as its a like for like or an identical output i:e 9.5Kw then as said its ok
but if you put a 10.5 then best call a sparks to verify that the cabling/fuse/mcb can take the additional load

 

[flameport]

If it's just the plastic cover that is cracked, then you could just replace that - much cheaper and easier than a complete new shower.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

There is no problem replacing like for like equipment, even if in a special location such as shower/bathroom.
If the circuit was being altered in any way, then it would be notifiable.
If you simply replace your shower for the same output rated shower, you will be okay.

 

[steveinfinity]

Thank you all for your very prompt help.

I need the shower up and running quickly so I'll go to B&Q where it's on offer at the moment and get a replacement. I'm happy that this is well within my DIY capabilities, just didn't want to fall foul of the law.

Thanks once again
Steve

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Just make sure you follow the instruction that come with the shower.
Be aware what the core colours indicate on your cables.
Red (old) or Brown (new)=line/phase (live)
Black (old) or blue (new)=neutral
Green/Yellow=CPC (earth)
and correctly terminate them.