Why is there no power to my electric shower?
The electric shower not turning on If your electric shower won’t turn on at all, it’s often a problem with the solenoid valve coil, which will need replacing. It’s normally a pretty simple job for an electrician to do – or some plumbers are also happy fixing electric showers.
How many amps does a shower switch need?
Electric Shower Power Ratings and Power Cable Information Fuses and switches should be rated at 32 amps. Showers up to 9kw may carry a 6mm cable as long as the shower unit is within 18 meters of the fuseboard. Fuses and switches should be rated at 40 amps.
Does a shower switch have a fuse?
Look for a fuse or circuit breaker on the main distribution board marked shower and either remove the fuse or trip the breaker (MCB). Most of these types of switch include a neon indicator, which will glow red or orange.
Why does my shower switch keep burning out?
A burnt out shower switch is always due to loosely terminated wiring. Unscrupulous sparks installing the switch and failing to tighten the wiring terminations sufficiently, or struggling like mad to push the switch in to the box and inadvertently loosening the wiring in the process.
Why would a shower stop working?
A shower not working properly can be due to a broken shower valve or valve cartridge. Shower valves, after all, control both the flow and temperature of water in the shower. This is the component of your shower responsible for mixing hot and cold water.
What fuse do I need for a 9.5 kW shower?
For example, an electric shower with 8.5kW fuse is alright with 40 amperes. It is also advisable not to get a fuse that is significantly higher than what is required….The Right Fuse for Your Electrical Shower.
| Kilowatt Rating | Fuse Size |
|---|---|
| 8.5 kW | 40 amperes |
| 9.0 kW | 40 amperes |
| 9.5 kW | 40 amperes |
| 9.8 kW | 45 amperes |
Why do shower switches burn out?
What size MCB for a 9.5 kW shower?
If the shower is rated at 9.5Kw at 240V then based on the nominal voltage of 230V the shower would work out at about 37.95A. At 240V it comes to just under 40A so the 40A OCPD is fine.
Do shower switches burn out?
How many amps does a 9.5 kW shower use?
As long as your breaker is 40amp it will be ok, because your shower will take 41.3amps (roughly 4 amps per kw) at full load and that will only be for about 15mins, the cable is rated at 48amps anyhow.
How do you know if your electric shower is broken?
Number 1: There is no water coming from the shower at all, or it stops and starts. This is it, the most common fault with electric showers – the solenoid valve. If you find the shower stops working completely, or indeed cuts off (very often when you have soap in your hair) this is the culprit.
Is there a fuse in a shower pull switch?
Repairing a 45 amp Pull Switch Look for a fuse or circuit breaker on the main distribution board marked shower and either remove the fuse or trip the breaker (MCB). Most of these types of switch include a neon indicator, which will glow red or orange.
What size MCB for a 9 kW shower?
What is the most common fault with electric showers?
This is it, the most common fault with electric showers – the solenoid valve. If you find the shower stops working completely, or indeed cuts off (very often when you have soap in your hair) this is the culprit. It’s usually the coil that breaks down.
Why does my shower stop working when the coil breaks?
If you find the shower stops working completely, or indeed cuts off (very often when you have soap in your hair) this is the culprit. It’s usually the coil that breaks down. The coil (when working) lifts a plunger inside the solenoid valve and allows the water into the shower.
Does the shower need it’s own RCD?
The rcd is covering the sockets, kitchen sockets and cooker. I have been told the shower will need it’s own rcd, but it would save trouble just to attach to above. Is it legal, not to have its own rcd, would it cause any problems if not? Can the shower MCB not be fed from the RCD on the board?
Why is my electric shower running but not heating?
The reason that the shower is tepid, or there is not enough power from it is perhaps because of the microswitch. This may have burnt out inside and not be allowing the power through to the elements. Indeed, it could be an element itself, if one of the elements inside heating tank has burnt out then the shower will only be working at half power.