Power Shower Installations
Why should you get your electric shower replaced by an electrician?
Installing or replacing an electric shower can be a tricky job, especially as it concerns both water and electrics. If you’re having a new electric shower installed, you will need to hire an experienced electrician who can safely complete the shower installation ensuring all wiring is in the correct places.
Replacing an electric shower requires electrical experience, as your new shower may have higher wattage. Rather than attempting to tackle the job yourself, you should always call in a qualified electrician who will ensure your electric shower is replaced safely.
Why do I need an electrician to install my electric shower?
Due to the safety risk involved in dealing with a device that interacts with both water and electricity, installing a shower yourself can be a dangerous undertaking and should not be performed without a professional. Even when you are replacing a like for like unit, it’s recommended that a professional carries out the work to ensure that your installation is safe. When replacing a unit, it is important that wattage is taken into consideration by your electrician, as cabling may need changing.
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Which electric shower should I choose for my bathroom?
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Apex Electrical Specialists can provide consultation on the best options for choosing an electric shower. As the shower involves large and inflexible cables, picking the right unit for your space is essential to the safety and presentability of your bathroom. A lot of the most popular brands include Mira Showers, AKW, Triton, Aqualisa and Bristan.
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How can I choose an electrician to install my shower?
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It is important to pick an approved electrician that can provide you with the safe knowledge that the work has been performed up to the latest legal standards. Apex Electrical Specialists have a long history of experience installing electrical showers across all the most popular brands.
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Is replacing an electric shower legally notifiable?
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Unless a new circuit is installed, it is not required to submit a notification to your building administrator.
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What is the difference between a power shower and an electric shower?
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While they may look similar, an electric power shower requires both hot and cold feeds and has a built in pump to assist in boosting the flow of water. A regular electric shower only uses cold water supply, and heats on demand by using a built in element. Power showers can be more useful in houses and properties with low water pressure, where a boost is required in order to get a good flow of water.
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How much does an electric shower installation cost?
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The cost of the work is dependent on the unit that you are installing, the available water supply and pressure in the property and the quality and capacity of the current wiring in your bathroom. Taking into consideration all of these variants, Apex Electrical Specialists will give you a unique quote for the work required.