Extending shower cable

[MARC D SPARK]

Hi people, I have a cable that comes up into the shower. Now as it stands the old sparkie extended the cable by using connector strips then putting tape around this. He left the wire outside Of the wall which I know is dangerous. What is the best way you would fix this situation as I would be sinking the wire into the wall?

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Is there RCD protection for the shower

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Is there RCD protection for the shower

 

[MARC D SPARK]

not sure will check Monday

 

[Baker1988]

Can't you just get the cable inside the shower unit then a connector to extend them wouldn't be so bad. I would try and replace to isolator if they is one but failing that get the connector inside the unit.

 

[Des 56]

It does look like the cable will reach,if it doesn't at least the conductors would be inside the unit if they need extending
Given the shambles on view,I suspect there may be other requirements not up to scratch

 

[Richard Burns]

Rip the lot out and start again!!

As an easy solution if the cable comes up the wall and does not reach then cut 20mm off the incoming pipework and reposition the shower lower to reach the cable.

 

[dmxtothemax]

Professional shower instals by Harry the hack !
Pretty poor effort.

 

[telectrix]

Richard's solution is a winner. lower the shower position. obviously.as others have said, RCD protection is essential.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Thank you guys I'll take it back to the cord and ensure it is safe. I can't put it into the shower unit as a new shower is being fitted and it's being moved over to sit above the bath. Your advice is much appreciated. I will also ensure it is RCD protected

 

[Deleted account]

Advise customer to turn off shower immediately and do not use until rectified. Wait til you know exact new location off shower and run new cable. Simples.

 

[stevethesparks]

Whoever done that abortion should be doing time.

 

[Wilko]

Whoever done that abortion should be doing time.

Penalty is 10 years showering under it ...

 

[Midwest]

They're gonna need some paint as well

 

[Pete999]

They're gonna need some paint as well

And a good scrub down

 

[MARC D SPARK]

"Paignton pete, I contacted the customer first thing and did just that.