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Thread: shower switch fault !
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12-10-2005, 09:28 AM #1
shower switch fault !
sorry didnt knw wher to post this, but as its an electrical issue....
i opened the shower switch up as it jammed in the off position and had a funny fishy smell(cue funny comments....) coming from it....and found it 2 b melted,along with both neutrals
1 of the neutrals popped out very easily....
also the 1 of the live wires has a black burn strip running down it....
but the other live wire is ok...
my question is this....
could the melting of the wiring be caused by the switch heating up n melting, due to the loose connection, in turn leading to the melting of the wiring ?
its 2.5 mm twin and earth...so i would have thought its sufficient enough rite ?
any ideas ? as this is the second time this switch has burned out and im looking for a permanent fix
cheers
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12-10-2005, 09:38 AM #2
Re: shower switch fault !
2.5MMM ?????
Youre joking Krupps
Is it a 8KW shower?
I think you need to use ,
Im not sure if its 6mm or 10mm
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12-10-2005, 12:15 PM #3
Re: shower switch fault !
I have done a whole house electrics in Scotland,
Used a 10mm wires for the shower water heater.
No problems for the past 6 years.
I agree with Marc, there is nothing like a loose connection for a little fire in the house.
When in doubt about the wires mm, go one or to higher.
Chemi
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12-10-2005, 03:31 PM #4
Re: shower switch fault !
sorry meant 6 mm lol not 2.5mm i was thinking about something else at same time as writing this.....
its a 10.5kw electrical shower...
think iv sorted it now neways....
gonna run a fresh 10mm cable in and new switch
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12-10-2005, 05:05 PM #5
Re: shower switch fault !
10.5 kw is fairly large for a shower. is the switch a proper rated double pole isolator or the ceiling mounted pull cord type as it may not be rated high enough {10500w/240v = 43.75a} for full load.
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12-10-2005, 08:06 PM #6
Re: shower switch fault !
it may not be rated high enough {10500w/240v = 43.75a} for full load.
It is now required to calculate everything in the UK as either 230v or 400v so your calculated running current (for cable sizing purposes) should be 10500w/230v = 45.65A. Cable sizing should then be calculated on the instalation method in accordance with BS7671
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13-10-2005, 12:41 PM #7
Re: shower switch fault !
Originally Posted by frankTakes a licking, keeps on ticking.
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13-10-2005, 02:04 PM #8
Re: shower switch fault !
its a 45amp double pole ceiling mounted pull cord type as far as i remember...but dont qoute me on that...
thanks for the info guys...
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13-10-2005, 08:36 PM #9
Re: shower switch fault !
Obviously you guys are not upto date with current regs
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14-10-2005, 04:18 PM #10
Re: shower switch fault !
Originally Posted by Krups
then a connection somewhere is loose. maybe in the switch or possibly in the shower. might even be in the dis board. loose connection= higher current draw= toast!Takes a licking, keeps on ticking.
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19-10-2005, 09:10 PM #11
Re: shower switch fault !
The length of run is also an issue , the longer the run the higher the resistance the bigger the cable needed.Sounds like a loose connection to me, also in respect of the switch you get what you pay for so it is normally senisible to buy a decent make a first, something like crabtree or mk
Steve
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