installing a power shower

[kevplumb]

COS ITS AN ELECTRIC SHOWER

a power shower has a built in pump to boost the hot and cold supplies it needs to work (both tank fed)

 

[kevplumb]

ahhh no answer came the reply

 

[donniesinclair]

you must use a higher rate of electric cable cause its law if you have a fault and this causes a fire your house insurance will be void the power supply must be installed be a professional with a breaker switch and separate pull cord

Just a quick one - can anybody give me a definitive answer to this.

Does a "power shower" have to have both hot and cold feed?

I think it does, but my friendly B&Q staff say no, the power shower contains both kettle and pump inside the same unit. Why then is the wattage (7.5kw, 8.5kw, etc) never quoted on Power Showers?

I am replacing my old shower and have gravity cold feed only, and 6mm electrical cable, therefore, when buying a replacement, I think I will have to stick to a maximum of 8.5kw ordinary electric shower.

Can anybody shed any light?

thanks

 

[Gasman1015]

If you insist on digging up old threads, then at least get your facts right, because your scaremongering is total tosh.