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So some factual advise would be appreciated so I can do as much as I can correctly before he arrives back
This doesn't make sense to me. He is the electrician, and for an electrician this is a quick job. He would, I'm sure, be much happier doing the whole job himself. It may take him as long to check what you've done and rectify any errors than to do it himself. He should only be willing to put his name to his own work, or work that he has personally supervised.So some factual advise would be appreciated so I can do as much as I can correctly before he arrives back
The old "my friends an electrician" ploy!!On these type of threads the "Electrician" always seems to be on holiday
Well with the money they earn its not a surprise they go on holiday so often hey !!! Now I'm looking for help not to be criticised over having a go myself
every step I have taken has been taken from advise from a friend
Its those kinds of inconsistencies that raise questions about the posters mhmm?researched what Consumer unit and RCD's I needed
The thing is @Shmeefly, how is the cable routed to the shower? Is it in stud wall with insulation? or underfloor in insulation or just tacked to the wall all the way to the shower? It is important. The cable is not 10mm² it is 6mm². Which may well be ok for a few reasons. You say in your first post you researched what you needed then later your electrician/friend advised you
Its those kinds of inconsistencies that raise questions about the posters mhmm?
Is the RCD operating within the required spec too?I have just pressed the probes of my MFT on the terminals in that photograph.......and it's live!
(IR's good,though...)
Well on the basis of the facts presented it would seem you may be safe to get in the shower. I would insist on you first though However I would just wait for it to be tested to be absolutely sure. So if I read it right, you have replaced a shower that was already there? It has been mentioned that you have a C type 40a MCB which can present problems for automatic disconnection of supply and may not switch off in time. Although at 40a you are in slightly different territory than the usual ring final circuit but never mind about that. I suggest in any event you change it for a B Type 40a MCB before anything else. It is more likely to be a safer bet.
Well on the basis of the facts presented it would seem you may be safe to get in the shower. I would insist on you first though However I would just wait for it to be tested to be absolutely sure. So if I read it right, you have replaced a shower that was already there? It has been mentioned that you have a C type 40a MCB which can present problems for automatic disconnection of supply and may not switch off in time. Although at 40a you are in slightly different territory than the usual ring final circuit but never mind about that. I suggest in any event you change it for a B Type 40a MCB before anything else. It is more likely to be a safer bet.
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