Basic Electric Shower Fit

In its simplest form, the electrical shower is a stand alone unit that takes fresh cold water and heats it by passing it around an electrical element, so it does not require for any kind of water storage which is great for space saving. A London Worcester Boiler Repair technician is qualified to install showers. The electrical supply is a high current load so the shower must have its own separate supply straight from the consumer unit and rated appropriately. For the older style of homes or even in a location where gas heated hot water is not really available, the electric shower is a good idea. If you want to fit a shower unit that will sit over a bath, there is no need for any special drain fitting, as the bath will be the shower cubicle and drain all in one. A branch supply running from the mains is easily done. If the shower is to be fitted as part of a cubicle, you will need to use and follow the manufacturers instructions to install a new shower cubicle. London Worcester Boiler Service only use professional tradesmen. If you are going to fit the shower, you will should firstly mark the position of all the shower components. The shower unit itself will need to be easy to use. The spray head rail must be able to give a wide range of adjustment so that it will suit the various sizes of people who will use the shower over many years. When the shower is in its final location, mark the point at which it will connect to the water supply. Use a 15mm copper pipe to connect to the main supply where possible, this should be run through the wall next to the shower to expose minimal pipes. You will need to fit an isolator in the pipework close to the shower unit. Fit the shower unit on the wall following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect to the water supply pipe with a compression fitting, or the supplied connector if there is one. Switch off the supply for the rising main and fit a 15mm branch to this. This is done by fitting a Tee piece, using either compression or solder fittings depending upon the situation and your preference. Switch the water back on and check for leaks. You must seek a professional electrician’s services to carry out this work so you should and plan your installation around this part of the installation.