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Replace an electric shower - is this a DIY job??
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I need to have an electric shower replaced as the old one has given up the ghost. I have called a few plumbers to try to get someone to come out and quote for doing it, but so far no-one has bothered to get back to me :mad:
Is this the type of job myself and my OH could do ourselves? We are reasonably competent and careful people. Or do we need a "professional" to do the work?
Is this the type of job myself and my OH could do ourselves? We are reasonably competent and careful people. Or do we need a "professional" to do the work?
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Water and electricity - even as someone who's taken several 20+ hours in DIY and would be happy fitting plugs, moving lights etc, I would never mess around with this. Guess it depends if you're confident in your own abilities and willing to risk showering in a live current...When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present....we experience heaven on earth. Sarah Ban Breathnach0
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If you're replacing like with like, it's fairly straightforward. Just make sure you turn the electricity (and the water !) off at the mains before you start, take the time to make sure that all the connections ( water and electrical ) are secure and can't wobble about.
If the new shower is more powerful than the existing one, then you need to be sure that the cable can take the increased current - if you're not sure, then you'll need an electrician to take a look for you.0 -
just quick one,,it should also be covered by 30ma rcd (more comonly know as trip switch)0
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I agree with Ebe Scrooge this is pretty easy to do. The plumbing fittings in the shower are normally pushfit, which makes it easier.
One thing though, make sure the electrical connections are tight or else you ae asking for trouble.0
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