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shower pull switch
Carmk2008
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A family member had a problem with their electric shower as it wasn't working, so I had a look changed new pull switch and fuses at fuse box.
She reckons she got an electric shock when cleaning the tiles don't know how that's possible, she had a shower last night with no probs. I am sure I wired the switch up like for like, what would happen if the supply and load were round the wrong way? I have told her to ask her landlord to get it all checked as it looks like old wiring, red, black and the fuse box is ancient. Thanks
She reckons she got an electric shock when cleaning the tiles don't know how that's possible, she had a shower last night with no probs. I am sure I wired the switch up like for like, what would happen if the supply and load were round the wrong way? I have told her to ask her landlord to get it all checked as it looks like old wiring, red, black and the fuse box is ancient. Thanks
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If the correct type of switch was fitted then it wouldn't matter as it should be a double pole switch which would cut off both the live and neutral feeds.I am sure I wired the switch up like for like, what would happen if the supply and load were round the wrong way?
If the shower circuit protected by an earth leakage device such as an RCD or RCBO?0 -
More than likely she had a static discharge to the taps when she touched them. Nothing to do with the shower. If she was electrocuted by the shower supply her hair would be frazzled and she would have known for sure.
Most devices wouldn't notice if you switched the live and neutral wires, but it is unsafe so you should make sure this isn't the case.Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.0 -
The new switch was the exact same as the old one and I am certain it was wired up the same way, led light works as should. Just when she told me that it put doubts in my head. I have told her to get onto her landlord as the electrics aren't up to the standard they should be.0
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If/when she does this, it might be prudent not to mention that you have already changed the switch as the landlord may claim that by allowing an unapproved person to work on the electrics she has broken the terms of the lease and that she is responsible for any costs in ensuring that the circuit is inspected for safety.I have told her to get onto her landlord as the electrics aren't up to the standard they should be.0 -
this is a friends agreement and there is no way there is electrical certs for what's in place right now.0
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