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[Closed] Replacement elec shower

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I've got a 7.4kW Mira and have "acquired" an 8.7kW....to be legit of course I should get my sparky in to fit it...but do I really need to? It looks identical so I think fittings etc should be fine.


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:32 pm
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What size is the cable? What rating is the circuit breaker? What size is the earth wire?

All need to be increased in size for the more powerful shower IIRC unless your existing installation was overspecced


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:37 pm
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OK ta will have a look...


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:43 pm
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http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/4.3.9.htm


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:47 pm
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Electrics and water, get a professional otherwise every time you use the shower you will always have that nagging doubt if you wired it correctly


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:49 pm
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Water + Dodgey 'lectrics what could possibly go wrong ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 6:49 pm
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Was looking for a bit more than "ooh you might electrocute yourself" thanks ๐Ÿ˜


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 12:16 am