Safe and Professional Electric Shower Installation in Blackpool
Installing an electric shower is a complex and high-risk electrical task that should only be undertaken by a qualified professional. Due to the combination of electricity and water, it’s essential that all work is carried out to the highest safety standards to protect your family and your home. At Electrician Blackpool, we specialise in the safe and compliant installation of all types of electric showers for homeowners across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
From a simple like-for-like replacement to a brand-new installation requiring a dedicated circuit, our certified electricians have the expertise to ensure your shower is installed correctly and efficiently. We take pride in our meticulous work, ensuring every aspect of the installation adheres to the latest UK wiring regulations (BS 7671) and Part P of the Building Regulations.
Our Comprehensive Shower Installation Services
We provide a full range of services to cover every aspect of your electric shower installation, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience.
- New Electric Shower Installation: Installing a brand new electric shower in a new location, including running a new dedicated high-power circuit from your consumer unit. This is often required for extensions or new bathrooms.
- Like-for-Like Replacements: Safely removing your old electric shower and installing a new one in the same location, ensuring the existing circuit is compliant and safely connected.
- Shower Power Upgrade: Upgrading your existing shower to a higher-power model (e.g., from 8.5kW to 10.5kW) which often requires a new, thicker cable and circuit to meet the increased demand safely.
- Wiring for Thermostatic Showers: Providing all necessary electrical connections for thermostatic mixers and pumps, ensuring a safe and reliable power supply.
Why Professional Installation is a Must
Electric showers are high-power appliances, often rated between 7.5kW and 10.5kW. This is a significant load that requires a dedicated electrical circuit with a heavy-duty cable and a high-amperage fuse. Critically, this circuit must be protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD) to prevent electric shock.
Any new installation or significant alteration to a shower circuit is classified as “notifiable work” under UK law. This means it must be completed by a qualified, Part P registered electrician who can provide an Electrical Installation Certificate. This certificate is vital for proving the work is safe and compliant and may be required by your local authority or for home insurance purposes.
Choosing the Right Electrician for Your Shower
- NICEIC Certification: We are a NICEIC-approved contractor, providing you with the assurance that our work is regularly assessed to the highest industry standards.
- Safety is Our Priority: Our electricians are trained to identify and mitigate all electrical risks, ensuring your new shower is perfectly safe for you and your family to use.
- Experience & Expertise: We have extensive experience with all leading shower brands, from Triton and Mira to Bristan and Aqualisa, guaranteeing a professional and reliable installation.
- Full Certification: We provide an Electrical Installation Certificate for all new dedicated circuits, giving you official proof of safety and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Electric Shower Installation Blackpool
Frequently Asked Questions
For a new installation or an upgrade to a higher-power model, a new dedicated circuit is almost always required. We will assess your home's current electrical system and advise on the safest and most compliant solution.
An RCD (Residual Current Device) is a life-saving device that automatically switches off the electricity if it detects a fault, such as a wire coming loose or an electric shock. By law, all shower circuits must be protected by an RCD.
A like-for-like replacement can often be completed in a few hours. A brand-new installation requiring a new circuit, however, will take longer and can often be a full day's work. We will provide an accurate estimate with your quote.
Yes, we can handle all the electrical wiring for a thermostatic mixer shower, including the installation of a pump if required. The plumbing work would need to be completed by a qualified plumber.
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For a professional and compliant electric shower installation, get in touch with our certified team today. We provide free, no-obligation quotes for all shower wiring and installation projects across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.