pool heater

[sixthprawn]

Help!
i was sold a heater without being told i need to be an electrician to wire it up. The company refuse to refund it as its been out of its box so i now need to wire it up myself (can't afford a pro). Is this a good idea or am i likely to kill myself and burn my house down lol
It is a 5kw heater that runs from my sand filter. I have done some electrical work before so i 'm sure with a little help i would be able to do this too.
Thanks for reading, Sean.

 

[sparkwright]

Help!
(can't afford a pro). Is this a good idea or am i likely to kill myself and burn my house down lol

How would we know?

It may be a case that you can't NOT afford a pro.

More info including pictures would be helpful.

 

[sixthprawn]

What else do you want to know??
Link to heater page.... http://www.ourtoystore.co.uk/swimmi...-pool-heater-5kw-electric-for-pools-upto-18ft

 

[londonboy]

You cant afford a pro yet you can afford an 18foot pool, hmmm.

 

[sparkwright]

Where would you get the power supply from?

Where would the isolation switch be sited?

What cable and installation method would be used?

Unless you are very experienced I would recommend getting a qualified electrician to do this.

 

[sixthprawn]

You cant afford a pro yet you can afford an 18foot pool, hmmm.

Up to 18ft, and mine is a 12ft gift from my mum as i have 4 kids, smartarse.

I guess i won't be using the heater then.

 

[sparkwright]

You cant afford a pro yet you can afford an 18foot pool, hmmm.

Up to 18ft, and mine is a 12ft gift from my mum as i have 4 kids, smartarse.

I guess i won't be using the heater then.

You should save up.

 

[sixthprawn]

Any idea on what it's likely to cost or is that just too random depending on who i ask.

 

[ColJack]

32A MCB in the board ( assuming spare slot )
32A sinle phase ceeform socket mounted somewhere convenient ( I'm assuming that the pool is put away for the winter? )
4mm cable to feed socket
32A isolator ( cooker type will do ) indoors.

32A single phase ceeform plug
4mm flex from heater to location of socket.

 

[electronicsuk]

Any idea on what it's likely to cost or is that just too random depending on who i ask.

£500, maybe more, maybe less. More important than cost is that you find a competent spark.

 

[sixthprawn]

thx 4 replies
fk me, £500? as an average? fk that, i think i will get the 3kw heater instead

I just found out a family friend is a sparky but will still charge lots

 

[1john]

Any idea on what it's likely to cost or is that just too random depending on who i ask.

How do you know you cant afford a pro if you havent had quotes. £500 is someones easimate on here, get some quotes, you never know.

 

[Taylortwocities]

32A MCB in the board ( assuming spare slot )
32A sinle phase ceeform socket mounted somewhere convenient ( I'm assuming that the pool is put away for the winter? )
4mm cable to feed socket
32A isolator ( cooker type will do ) indoors.

32A single phase ceeform plug
4mm flex from heater to location of socket.

and very important: an RCD!

 

[sixthprawn]

Thanks all, gonna get a 3kw heater, it will do the job.

 

[Taylortwocities]

If you doing anything other than running a temporary supply to your (3KW) heater you would still need to provide the supply as described above.

If you are just running a temporary trailing lead you must still do

very important: an RCD!