I need to replace an existing electric shower. Plumbing and electrics should already be in situ. Shower should be like-for-like with the new shower (Mira Advance Flew 8.7kW Thermostatic) being the newer version of the old (Mira ATL Thermostatic 9kW) and should have the same footprint, inlet locations, etc.
I hope you can help the following questions:
1) Is this work best carried out by an electrician or plumber?
2) As electrics are already in situ, does the workman need to be part-p certified? Should I receive an electrical certificate for the work (if so, what should I get)?
3) What is the likely time and cost to do this work given it should be a "straight swap"?
Many thanks
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
The electrical work needs to be carried out by a qualified electrician who is appropriately qualified and able to issue a test certificate for the work. Not all electricians will be confident to make the pipe work connections (which are normally straightforward - but certainly not always) so a plumber may be required also. Regarding costs - these will vary greatly depending on where you live in the UK and also on whether or not the installation is actually a straightforward swap. Best advice is probably to post your job on MyBuilder and see who comes up. There are an awful lot of very good tradespeople out there.
Hi there,
Presuming the original shower was installed in accordance to BS7671 I.e correct cable size & protective device, then all that would be required to install the shower would be a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate.
An electrician would be best verifying that the conductor and protective device are correctly rated for the job.
If the cable and protective device requires uprating, then the works will be notifiable to local building control under Part P and require a full EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate).
Thanks,
PIV Electrical Ltd.
1) Use a plumber.
2) part p not needed as shower has an existing supply which should of been certified when installed. ( presuming you have isolation switch)
3) minimum charge should be half a days labour.
This work like for like exchange of a shower should be carried out by an electrician
A minor works certificate issued on completion
When exchanging the shower a full bore 15mm isolation valve should be fitted
Time and cost
Approx 2 hours to change the fitting and carry out a minor works certificate
