my power shower is goosed,i want to install an electric one,at the moment i have to heat the water for an hour or two every morning to shower,think an electric one would be a better idea,are they easy to change over?
replace power shower with electric one
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No, the circuit powering the pump is very unlikely to be suitable for an electric shower, you will probably need a new dedicated circuit run from the consumer unit.
I you don't have spare capacity and RCD protection in the CU that will complicate matters further,
Do a forum search on "shower" there is load of information
I you don't have spare capacity and RCD protection in the CU that will complicate matters further,
Do a forum search on "shower" there is load of information
Just get another power shower, and a timer for your water heater.
Changing to an electric shower will be far more expensive and however good it is, you will be seriously disappointed with it compared to the power shower.
Changing to an electric shower will be far more expensive and however good it is, you will be seriously disappointed with it compared to the power shower.
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I've just made the switch and I don't agree that it's a bad move. If anything, the power shower was too strong and was dependent on there being enough hot water in the cylinder at the right time. The electric shower (9.8KW) is strong enough and can be used independently of the boiler water. My electrician fitted it in a day with backup from my plumber to do the water feed. (very little cabling needed here though).
Very pleased we did it and wouldn't have another power shower.
Very pleased we did it and wouldn't have another power shower.
If you have stored low pressure hot water, power showers are ideal.
If you have instant hot water (combi), electric showers are better. Power showers cant handle the differing temperatures given by combi boilers, and its at mains pressure. Its illegal to pump mains pressure water.
If you have instant hot water (combi), electric showers are better. Power showers cant handle the differing temperatures given by combi boilers, and its at mains pressure. Its illegal to pump mains pressure water.
If your pressure washer doesn't have a break tank it is illegal.
Most have a ~1l tank inside... which isn't great, but I think it gets them round the legalities of it all.It is illegal then
How does halfrauds get away with selling them without telling you they are illegal to use
In the apropriate bathroom zone depending upon the type of isolator.
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