local authority building control. To comply with part p of the buiulding regs, you have to tell them about any major work you do to your electrics. explanation here:
Would someone please give me advice on installing a new shower I currently have an 8.5.Kw and am going up to a 9.5. The cable which is 6mm goes from the fuse box up to the loft, horizontially along the loft and then down the wall and into the bathroom wall. I am unsure whether I need a 10mm cable.
I'm not trying to be unhelpful - the only safe basis on which to do work like installing shower circuits is a genuine understanding of what and most importantly why.
I have asked around and have been quoted 200-300 for a electrician and plummer to come out. Is there anyway round this ?
Dale,
Pop back out to the Electrics UK front page, at the top there is a posting under sticky. In this there is a posting from Ban-All-Sheds with online links. Open one of the cable calculators and fill in the details.
Watch the amount of current a 9.5 Kw shower uses and check your fuse mcb will be ok. A 40 amp MCB would not be happy.
Showers and bathrooms are not the best place to start DIY on electrics, but you will be able to get information so that when you speak with a sparks you will have an idea of what you need.
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