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[RobG]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

[Ziad]

I'd suggest you go with the 10 mm wiring. I do not trust these thing on a 6 mm. The wires tend to heat a lot when in use IMO on the 6 mm.  :-/

[Gareth Lewis]

Would you like me to ask one of the builders who have been here 9 BLOODY DAYS fitting an electric shower in our house!!

Supposed to be a 5 day job to convert shower room to a wet room type and to get the shower off the combi boiler onto its own power and water supply.

I could have done it quicker myself

[miggcddave]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

[RobG]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

[miggcddave]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

yea that sounds good to me mate but i would use 10mm T/E just to be on the safe side; and if you up grade your shower in the future you got the cable to take it  good luck mate

[RobG]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

yea that sounds good to me mate but i would use 10mm T/E just to be on the safe side; and if you up grade your shower in the future you got the cable to take it  good luck mate

Thought about that. 10mm it`s gonna be (bloody dear though), ah well, what price safety & peace of mind

[miggcddave]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

yea that sounds good to me mate but i would use 10mm T/E just to be on the safe side; and if you up grade your shower in the future you got the cable to take it  good luck mate

Thought about that. 10mm it`s gonna be (bloody dear though), ah well, what price safety & peace of mind

have you had a look at screw fix direct good prices in that book ; worth a look its on line 

[RobG]

Hi Guys, Fitting an 8.5Kw (cheapo Triton) shower for a mate`s mate. 15 metre pretty much straight run from consumer unit. Is 6mm cable gonna do or will I have to up it to 10mm. TIA

do you now the regs on fitting a shower .rcd switch earth cable thickness shower switch with pull cord earth cable on all pipe work ? if you are not sure mate get a spark to fit it if it goes wrong a shower will kill

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

yea that sounds good to me mate but i would use 10mm T/E just to be on the safe side; and if you up grade your shower in the future you got the cable to take it  good luck mate

Thought about that. 10mm it`s gonna be (bloody dear though), ah well, what price safety & peace of mind

have you had a look at screw fix direct good prices in that book ; worth a look its on line 

I`ll have a gander. Usually get most of my stuff from "Toolstation"

[miggcddave]

25 mtr reel for £48 10mm t/e in screw fix with vat :-/

[RobG]

25 mtr reel for £48 10mm t/e in screw fix with vat :-/

Same bloody price @ the Toolstation

[miggcddave]

25 mtr reel for £48 10mm t/e in screw fix with vat :-/

Same bloody price @ the Toolstation

oh well ? but like you siad safety first

[KillerWatt]

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

That's double pole isolator with indication, and you need to be Part P for anything concerning a bathroom.

It's more than just cable length versus current drain when carrying out an installation.

Seriously, get a qualified sparks in.....because a mistake can see you in the dock for manslaughter if something tragic occurs.

[crazyjoetavola]

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

That's double pole isolator with indication, and you need to be Part P for anything concerning a bathroom.

It's more than just cable length versus current drain when carrying out an installation.

Seriously, get a qualified sparks in.....because a mistake can see you in the dock for manslaughter if something tragic occurs.

Wise words Killer

[miggcddave]

Yeah, I know all that mate, 45A MCB @ consumer unit, 30ma RCCB protecting the circuit and a 45A double pole isolating pull cord/switch. Just wondering whether the 6mm T/E will de-rate due to the cable run.

That's double pole isolator with indication, and you need to be Part P for anything concerning a bathroom.

It's more than just cable length versus current drain when carrying out an installation.

Seriously, get a qualified sparks in.....because a mistake can see you in the dock for manslaughter if something tragic occurs.

well siad K W thats the words i was looking for