Electric Shower

[Joolssq]

Hi All

I've got a strange one, I've just replaced an electric shower because when you turn the shower on, the neon indicator at the switch goes off, and obviously the shower doesn't work, however, like I said I've replaced the shower but the fault remains, any ideas.

Also there seems to be supply on the neutral from the switch to the shower (only when the switch is on), is it likely to be the switch at fault, the cu seems to be wired ok but it's the old rewirable fuses and no rcd.

I'm going back Friday to replace the switch, but it's all trial and error at the moment.

Cheers Julie

 

[Joolssq]

Been back today, left them with fully working shower, and fully tested and certificated cu.

 

[Joolssq]

To be fair, they did have an electric shower with a 45a switch running off a 30a rewirable fuse, have any of you tried getting a 45/50a rewirable.

 

[MDJ]

Been back today, left them with fully working shower, and fully tested and certificated cu.

What about the new car?

 

[monkeyelectric]

To be fair, they did have an electric shower with a 45a switch running off a 30a rewirable fuse, have any of you tried getting a 45/50a rewirable.

Like this one Wylex WY C45 - 45 Amp BS1361 Cartridge Fuse, Holder And Base Un-used | eBay granted its not rewirable but the carrier will fit
Or even better NEW WYLEX 45 AMP TYPE B PUSH PLUG IN MCB CIRCUIT BREAKER P345 PROTEUS SHOWER A | eBay

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Chaps, Jools signed as "Julie" early on in the thread, so it's "she" not "he" :grinningelf:

Jools, enjoy the ribbing and banter :smiley2:

 

[Joolssq]

I did ask advice about the c45 and was told that it was downscaling and bad practice.

I gave my clients all of the options and they agreed to the new cu, granted I didn't have my head on straight when I identified the original fault, but we all have our bad days.

I've done this job incredibly cheap because of my error, so I've still got a happy client.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to pull off the car, but heyho

 

[GLENNSPARK]

so...whats the CSA of this cable feeding this shower...

and whats the method used?

 

[telectrix]

there you go glenn. complicating the issue as usual. LOL. :ciappa:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

there you go glenn. complicating the issue as usual. LOL. :ciappa:

where`s that O/P gone?

why cant he answer the question...?

it`l be the 40A plugin...or the 50A MCB on the 6mm CSA cable...thats running through a shytload of insulation....

 

[telectrix]

OP was on 1/2 hour ago.

 

[MDJ]

I've now talked them into a new cu with rcd protection, and I am happy

I will bet so, I hope when you tested all circuits on Friday after replacing the Board you found no faults with the existing installation Julie?

 

[MDJ]

why cant he answer the question...?

....

It is a she, I expect she is looking for her purse, you know what these modern hand bags are like :ciappa:

 

[telectrix]

it'll be next to the mobile phone that can't be found before voicemail takes the call. next to the lipstick and the kitchen sink.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

It is a she, I expect she is looking for her purse, you know what these modern hand bags are like :ciappa:

never mind all this showers & add on boards malarky....

she should know her pots n pans...

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OP was on 1/2 hour ago.

yeah...thats what i mean.....