Straight swap electric shower

[Mgrant]

Hey I've heard a straight swap electric shower is un-notable to the electric regs. Does this just require the shower to be of the same power i.e, 8.5 kw.

 

[kay-jay]

Not necessarily.
If you take a 10.5 kw out you cant just wack a replacement In without knowing the supply cable is adequate. The previous installer may have been a diy guy and potentially fit it on 6mm cable whih would overheat and become a fire risk.

You need to be competent to do electrical safety checks. Do unless your on an electrical competent persons scheme you could come unstuck

 

[SimonG]

Existing shower may not even have rcd protection.

 

[Mgrant]

So even if its a straight swap, same kw. You'd recommend getting and electrion to check it?

 

[kay-jay]

If you dont have the equipment and knowhow to test the safety of an electrical installation then its best to err on the side of caution.