Shower Consumer Unit Wiring

[Shmeefly]

Hi guys the wire coming in from the top is 10mm and was already installed from the cupboard to the shower when I moved in, and the shower is a 8.5 kw. I was told 6mm cable would be fine for the rating of the shower and the consumer unit is a shower kit from screwfix with a 63a rcd & 40A mcb. the distribution cable is coming from a 32a mcb which I was thinking of changing and yes the top does have a gland just out of sight.

 

[Shmeefly]

every step I have taken has been taken from advise from a friend which is why I am double checking with you now and nothing is connected which is why I didnt get round to putting sleeving on the earth as I have other bits to get as well as sleeving yet

 

[KEV 1 N]

Hi guys the wire coming in from the top is 10mm and was already installed from the cupboard to the shower when I moved in, and the shower is a 8.5 kw. I was told 6mm cable would be fine for the rating of the shower and the consumer unit is a shower kit from screwfix with a 63a rcd & 40A mcb. the distribution cable is coming from a 32a mcb which I was thinking of changing and yes the top does have a gland just out of sight.

I see two solid core cpcs, so they are 6mm2

 

[Taylortwocities]

Not sure if this has been mentioned above, but this is notifiable work. Did you open a case with building control before you started work?
Who is doing the testing and certification? If its you, do you have the relavent calibrated test equipment to carry out all of the necessary tests that enable you to complete an Installation Certificate?

 

[Shmeefly]

I haven't opened a case with them no and a friend who is an electrician is doing the testing and certification for me once I have finished but he is on holiday atm so cannot help me at mo so i'm doing what I can on my own which is why I am asking for help atm

 

[Shmeefly]

So some factual advise would be appreciated so I can do as much as I can correctly before he arrives back

 

[telectrix]

then as long as your electrician is going to check it before energising, i see no problem.

 

[123]

On these type of threads the "Electrician" always seems to be on holiday

 

[streamer]

I am always amazed at the number of DIY folk who have an electrician friend who is on holiday at the time that they decide to try some electrical work so they ask for advice on here. Perhaps it's just a massive coincidence. If you do have a friend who is an electrician please just wait until he/she is home.

 

[streamer]

#123 you are as cynical as me, and you type faster.

 

[Shmeefly]

Well with the money they earn its not a surprise they go on holiday so often hey !!! Now I'm looking for help not to be criticised over having a go myself

 

[DJ Ovengloves]

Three facts for you.

You don’t really know what you are doing and don’t have test gear. That is dangerous.

So some factual advise would be appreciated so I can do as much as I can correctly before he arrives back

 

[kingeri]

I bet your friend forgot to take his phone with him as well didn't he?

 

[Bobster]

I bet his friend doesn't exist....

 

[kingeri]

So some factual advise would be appreciated so I can do as much as I can correctly before he arrives back

This doesn't make sense to me. He is the electrician, and for an electrician this is a quick job. He would, I'm sure, be much happier doing the whole job himself. It may take him as long to check what you've done and rectify any errors than to do it himself. He should only be willing to put his name to his own work, or work that he has personally supervised.