Connecting a shaver point to a shower circuit.

[ChrisElectrical88]

Hi. I want to install a shaver point in a bathroom for a fussy landlord, but she only wants it to be used when the shower is on, not sure why. I am going to wire it off the shower circuit and cut down the cores so I can fit them all in 15A connector blocks in the loft. Is this ok? If not what regulation prevents thing?

 

[mechelec]

That is what I am challenging hawkmoon, blindly doing what has always been done and hopefully I have thrown some ideas in to weadle out the ones who have an understanding of electrical engineering and principles and those who don't and just do what everyone else does with no understanding why. The reaction of some says a hell of a lot.

Would the pir supply be taken from the shower circuit ? Lol

Thank you for your sensible reply it is much appreciated.

 

[mechelec]

Oh and for the record section 5 and 314 do not preclude the design either MDJ.

Please feel free to check it out. Maybe you could ask on a forum.

This is only leaves blindly following what has been done before.

It is funny when you look into something and push a bit, big holes start to appear in some once respected members knowledge. Spitting their dummies out only helps others to see it.

 

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[MDJ]

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[Zebra Stripe]

I find this really odd that people are taking this personally. I think Mechelec is only asking to debate the technicalities not insinuate that this should be standard practice. Whats wrong with debate? Its how you learn new things

 

[KAS1]

I'd like to wire an outside light off my shower circuit is there a reg stating that I can't, if so which one, or is there a reg stating that I can lol please help .........

 

[mechelec]

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Your most articulate reply yet well done.

What do you have to do to get a ban on here. Personnal attacks clearly don't matter from some. Maybe it is relative to post quantity not quality.

 

[tirfor]

Just seen this, you guys taking the mick out of me again.

On the point of just using a showers power supply to supply another circuit, I don’t think anybody has a definitive answer on why it cant be done.

And before you start taking the p**** I don’t mean another circuit like a socket for a garage or a shaver socket.:laugh3:

If its all done correctly it could probably be done safely, I just think as its not the norm and some people may not do it properly that it should be avoided if possible.

I would still love to get an answer though:8:

Debate is good, its how we better yourself:mellow:

 

[mechelec]

I'd like to wire an outside light off my shower circuit is there a reg stating that I can't, if so which one, or is there a reg stating that I can lol please help .........

Always pleased to help.

I think you will find reg 314.1.i will preclude your design as in the event of a fault in the shower you would lose the outside light thus causing a hazard and inconvenience.

Please feel free to ask any more questions you do not know the answer to we all have to start somewhere and these 5 week courses only touch the surface don't they.

 

[Zebra Stripe]

Clever way to stifle debate and close any exchange of ideas kas1. Hey Im not taking any sides here, but whats wrong debating makes you look in regs whether you think its a silly idea or not.

 

[KAS1]

Always pleased to help.

I think you will find reg 314.1.i will preclude your design as in the event of a fault in the shower you would lose the outside light thus causing a hazard and inconvenience.

Please feel free to ask any more questions you do not know the answer to we all have to start somewhere and these 5 week courses only touch the surface don't they.

Many thanks, can I also wire a bathroom fan from the shower?

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Or even a shaver point?

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Or my pond pump?

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Some people really are stupid IMO

 

[KAS1]

If a customer decided to ask me to uninstall a shower is there anything in the regs preventing me from pulling the 10mm cable up into the loft and terminating it into a massive JB and spurring (like a star figure in T&E 2.5mm ) say a dozen or more 13amp skts from it and say replacing the MCB with a 20amp device proving the Zs readings are all within the limits (no insulation and clipped direct) ?????? please advise as it could save a lot of money for me

 

[KAS1]

Please help Mechelec

 

[tirfor]

Come on nobody would think of connecting a pond pump to the shower. That's silly, but a shower to the fan, maybe as it is equipment being used which is suited to a particular room.:thinking:

 

[KAS1]

Come on nobody would think of connecting a pond pump to the shower. That's silly, but a shower to the fan, maybe as it is equipment being used which is suited to a particular room.:thinking:

What about mood lighting?