Hi,I recently fitted new shower ,I got electrician to connect wires I do plumbing but we’re not supposed to do electrics of any kind if I’m write ?The question I have i forgot to ask my electrician is regarding the wires .I must say that I expected the wires to be in sealed box or something as the cold water feed is right near the wires.This is obviously correct but what happens if there was a water leak ,I know it’s unlikely if connected properly but it’s not impossible.I really expected the wires to be sealed in box with rubber trim gasket.I always thought plug sockets should not be by washing machines connection to water supply because of leaking,possibly I’m wrong but surprised that this is how electric showers wired .any comments appreciated thanks
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
All works within a bathroom are notifiable under part P regulations, and as such you should have received an electrical installation certificate as well as a compliance certificate from building regulations.
The reason I mention this is because the installation needs to be thoroughly tested, meaning if there was a fault the power should be automatically disconnected. We perform tests that confirm that an RCD is working correctly, and there is an earth path from the shower. We also perform calculations to ensure that the cable is the correct size to power the shower.
That being said, a lot of shower connections are rather poor and fiddly and the most you will get is a plastic cover to prevent contact with the terminals.
Providing all tests have been carried out and that manufacturers instructions have been followed you should not have an issue.
Answered28 August 2021
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Anonymous user
Its over active imagination. Manufacturers wouldn't make anything intrinsically unsafe so don't worry yourself over shower connections. If water leaks there are safety devices in place to disconnect the power such as fuses and RCDs. Not an issue. As for sockets next to water pipes. They are pipes, not sprinklers. Again, not an issue. Same comment for washing machines. We are not required to cater for poor plumbing or proximity to appliances. Many sockets are immediately behind washing machines.
