2007-08-13 13:06:37 · 20 answers · asked by paul p 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you size the cable to the amperage of the appliance. in this case, a hot water heater. since you don't appear to have a clue, acquire the services of a certified electrician.
2007-08-13 13:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cable size needed is dependant on the size of the shower and the distance between consumer unit and the shower, minimum would normally be a 6mm cable although some of the newer high output showers would require a 10 mm cable.
2007-08-14 01:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by graham s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cable you need depends on the output of the shower measured in Kilowatts. Go to an electrical dealer and tell him how many kilowatts your shower is and he will supply the correct cable. you will also need a shower pull cord switch and you may have to have the correct size fuse in you fuse box. Good luck
2007-08-15 09:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, get an electrician!
ANY mistakes and you will fry yourself or your loved ones!
1 independent trip switch for the shower
2 10mm/30 amp cable
3 Cable & shower MUST be earthed in 6 different places
4 make sure you cannot reach any light/power switches from the shower.
2007-08-13 13:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the shower instructions, it will tell you the cable rating you need. Thickness in this case is irrelevant, some of todays cable can be ultra thin and carry a heavy current. You definately need to make sure it is totally water secure!!!
2016-05-17 06:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any electrical work in a bathroom is notifiable, that means you have to inform your LABC (Local Authority Building Control) before you start . They will then check that your work is within IEE Wiring Regulations and issue a covering certificate.
Therefore, unless you know what you are doing best get a Part P registered electrician to do the work for you, who will also issue a certificate covering the job.
2007-08-14 03:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by nigel t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The size of the cable depends on the current (amps) running through it. Since it is a heating device it will almost certainly require cable sufficient to take 13 amps (assuming you're in the UK). But I'm no expert on these matters, so as someone said, get someone in who knows what he's doing!
2007-08-13 13:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's usually the same ampage as cooker cable. ask at the shop.
do you know how to wire it into the breaker board?
I dont know what your level of skill is with electrical work. If you have doubts then fork out for an electrician.
2007-08-13 13:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning to stand in the water after you wire this shower up? You are a brave man. Call an electrician.
2007-08-14 02:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BY the question i would not like you to fit a shower in for me.Get a qualified electrician to do the job .Before you kill yourself,or even worse somebody else.
2007-08-13 20:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋