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european social fund? unemployed, need new shower

the shower that i thought came with the flat (council rented, been here since a kid) had to be removed, as leaking and generally knackered-

they say as they didnt install it (they dod remove it mind..), its up to me to replace.. the contractor that took it away reckons a new circuit will be needed from main fusebox, as current wiring wont meet safety specs?

no ida on cost / need of this, and heard about grants / loans from euro social fund..

anyone done this, know where to start?
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
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  • viktory
    viktory Posts: 7,635 Forumite
    Do you have a bath? If so, there is no reason (other than personal preference) for a shower to be fitted, unless you have a medical condition that precludes bathing.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    viktory wrote: »
    Do you have a bath? If so, there is no reason (other than personal preference) for a shower to be fitted, unless you have a medical condition that precludes bathing.

    I would agree that a shower is rarely a necessity. If you need a rinser for hair washing, you can pick them up very cheaply.
    Gone ... or have I?
  • want to save by using less water, and save on power bills, if anything..
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    want to save by using less water, and save on power bills, if anything..

    Then buy an attachment for the taps.
    Gone ... or have I?
  • BargainGalore
    BargainGalore Posts: 5,243 Forumite
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    Or use a jug I do if I dont want to shower and want a bath

    when we got our new shower last year the had to put new cabling in from meter box in hallway through box bedroom about into loft across the loft into bathroom with isolator switch
  • missmontana
    missmontana Posts: 1,994 Forumite
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    are you on benefits? you could apply for a budgeting loan.
    Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don't matter, those who matter don't mind.
    They say that talking to yourself is a sign of mental illness. So I talk to the cats instead.
  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Posts: 16,349 Forumite
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    I represent the ESF and we would be pleased to assist with a grant. However, there are some minor administrative procedures that are necessary, and a small fee is required in order to release the money. You can pay the fee by Western Union...
  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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    haha, nice try voyager!
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • Fire_Fox
    Fire_Fox Posts: 26,026 Forumite
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    want to save by using less water, and save on power bills, if anything..

    Strip wash each day and bath in shallow water two to three times a week. If you have long hair wash it in the sink, you only need two bowl fulls.
    Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
  • Francesanne
    Francesanne Posts: 2,081 Forumite
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    Fire_Fox wrote: »
    Strip wash each day and bath in shallow water two to three times a week. If you have long hair wash it in the sink, you only need two bowl fulls.
    I'd rather go without something and save up for a shower rather than do a strip wash each day. I love my daily shower & hate baths.
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