Electric Shower Planning

Something to consider is that an electric shower can cost a lot of money as the shower must have a direct electrical feed from the consumer unit. Having said that, it is probably the best idea to have an electric shower fitted by a Part P-certified plumber or electrician, because they really understand the electrical and plumbing rules and regs and have the necessary experience for this type of work. The electric shower is a unit that passes cold water over an electrical heating element. There is a thermostatic control to regulate the temperature of the water. However, If you have decided to try installing an electric shower, you will need ensure that when you fit the riser rail the shower head will be high enough to cater for the tallest person using it, and also low enough for the kids. A Barnet Plumber is trained to fit showers. Usually it is a straightforward task to provide a branch supply from the rising main. The only real limitation for the siting of the shower could be the way the drainage is provided. If the shower unit is going to be fitted over a bath, there is obviously no need to consider drainage since they already exist and the bath becomes the shower cubicle and drain all in one. Barnet Plumbers supply and fit all types of showers. Locate the correct position for the shower components. The shower unit itself will need to be easily operated and functional. The spray head rail will need to provide lots of adjustment to suit the various different height of people who are going to use it. With the shower position marked, run a copper pipe to the main supply, a 15mm connection to the main water supply provides the feed. Try and conceal the pipework in the wall next to the shower so that only a small amount shows. Fit an isolator in the pipework close to the shower unit to provide a separate means of isolation. Fit the unit to the wall, and connect it to the water supply pipe with a compression fitting. Isolate the supply for the rising main and fit the 15mm branch to this. This is done by fitting a ‘T’ piece, using either compression or solder fittings. Turn the water back on and check for leaks.