hot shower swtch

[steve.l]

Hi , the switch to my shower gets very hot after the shower has been running for around 3 minutes .The shower was fitted about a year ago and has been fine up to now, the wires in the swutc are all in place and tight.. thanks

 

[telectrix]

what's the rating of the shower and the switch? could just be cheap switch.

 

[i=p/u]

Could be loose connection else where on circuit..

 

[steve.l]

thanks for the very quick response , im not sure of the rating sorry ,im not at the house right now to check, i had a electrician do the wiring.

 

[bigspark17]

Picture could help us..

 

[Marvo]

If the switch is getting hot then there is a problem. Get the sparky who wired it back to check it out, chances are it will get worse over time, not better.

 

[decolad69]

thanks for the very quick response , im not sure of the rating sorry ,im not at the house right now to check, i had a electrician do the wiring.

Hi, get the switch replaced with a crabtree 50a switch, they are very highly recommended and have lots of wiring space .

Kind regards,

Decolad69

 

[steve.l]

Ok thanks for all your help, i will get more info on the matter and get back to you. The shower is not being used at all . It is my daughter in-laws house thats why i dont know much.... thanks again

 

[telectrix]

if it's to the south or west side of manchester, i can sort it for the sake of a call-out fee + any materials needed.

 

[clematis432]

Could be loose connection else where on circuit..

How could a loose connection elsewhere cause the switch to heat up ?

 

[ackbarthestar]

I have the same problem in one of my en-suites. 8.5kW, 6.0mm2, C32A, no insulation, DP switch, tight connections, hot totty when I touch it - crap switch !

I'll upgrade it when I can find a decent spark, - lol