Electric shower installation in Irvine
Electric shower installation in Irvine, from like-for-like swaps to a new shower on its own circuit. We check your cable and consumer unit can take the power, then fit, test and certify it, with a free quote.
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Electric shower installation for Irvine homes
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Why the cable size matters
Electric showers are among the most powerful appliances in a home, often rated between 8.5kW and 10.5kW. Each needs its own circuit with a cable thick enough for the load. Fitting a more powerful shower to an old, thinner cable can cause dangerous overheating.
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Like-for-like or an upgrade
If your new shower has the same rating as the old one and the circuit tests well, a straight swap is usually quick. A higher rating may mean a new cable from the consumer unit and a new breaker. We check the rating plate and the cable before quoting.
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Pull-cord switch and RCD protection
A shower needs a double-pole isolating switch, usually a ceiling pull-cord in the bathroom or a switch outside the room, so it can be fully turned off. The circuit also needs RCD protection, which many older showers were installed without.
What to expect from an electric shower installation
We check the rating of the shower you're fitting, the size and route of the existing cable, the breaker at the consumer unit and the isolating switch. That tells us whether a swap will do or a new circuit is needed, and your free quote reflects it.
If you have a plumber fitting the shower, we can work alongside them, or handle the electrical side once it's mounted. We connect the shower, test the circuit and its RCD protection, and leave you with a certificate for the work.
What's included
- Checks of the shower rating and cable
- New circuit where needed
- Isolating pull-cord or switch
- RCD protection
- Testing of the shower circuit
- A certificate for the work
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what the problem is or what you'd like done. We aim to respond the same day.
We visit and quote
We look at the job and give you a free quote, with no obligation and no call-out charge.
Done, tested and certified
We carry out the work, test everything we've worked on and leave you the right certificate for the job.
Electric shower installation questions
Can I swap my electric shower for a more powerful one in Irvine?
Sometimes. If your existing cable and breaker are rated for the higher power, it can be a straight swap. If not, the shower needs a new, thicker cable run back to the consumer unit. We check this before you buy, so you don't end up with a shower you can't use.
How long does an electric shower installation take in Irvine?
A like-for-like swap on a sound circuit can take a couple of hours. Running a new circuit from the consumer unit usually takes most of a day, depending on the cable route and whether floors need lifting. We'll tell you which applies when we quote.
Why does my electric shower keep tripping in Irvine?
A shower that trips the RCD often has water getting into the unit or its connections, a failing heating element or a worn isolating switch. A tripping breaker can mean the circuit is overloaded. Stop using it and call us to test it before it causes damage.
Do you work with plumbers on shower installations in Irvine?
Yes. Many showers are fitted as part of a bathroom refit, with a plumber or bathroom fitter handling the water side. We agree when the cable needs to be in place, then come back to connect and test the shower once it's mounted on the wall.
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