Turning Shower off at mains?

cngarrod

Hi,

Been reading all about switching stuff off overnight etc and how that will make a difference to the bill, but does the same apply to electric shower?

Trying to cut down on some of the energy costs we have and this is on for 24 hours a day, but obviously the shower isused for no more than 20 minutes a day i expect...

Thanks,

CG

Will.Power_2

I think most electic showers only use power when you turn on the water, as it heats it on it's way through. Unless you've got a little red light, you shouldn't be using any power.

cngarrod

Thanks Will - there is a red light on the ceiling switch... but nothing else... maybe i am being paranoid

But then again - you know what they say, just because you are paranoid, it doesnt mean they're not actually plotting against you anyway!

John_3:16

Is the light on when you have the shower switched off?

kat21

if the red neon indicator is on then simply pull the cord to turn it off. You should do that anyway to prolong the life of the shower.
kat21

flis21

Our electric shower doesn't have a turn off pull cord, just the mains switch in the cupboard in the hallway. Should I be turning off that switch when we are not using the shower? Am trying to cut my fuel bills as they are getting horrendous!

P.S. Yes the red indicator light is on all the time at the minute.

TimBuckTeeth

If the shower is a basic one, with just a couple of control knobs then it should not use any electricity at all when not running.
If it has electronic controls then could use a very small amount due to a transformer inside.