Electric Shower Installation in Talke
Our electric shower installation service in Talke covers new showers and replacements, with the right cable and protection for the shower's rating. Every job is tested and certified.
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Electric shower installation in Talke
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Why the cable size matters
Electric showers are among the biggest loads in a home, often between 8.5kW and 10.5kW. The cable must be thick enough to carry that current without overheating. If you are fitting a more powerful shower than before, the old cable may not be up to it.
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New shower or like-for-like swap
Replacing a shower with one of the same rating, on a circuit in good condition, is a fairly quick job. Fitting a shower for the first time, or a higher rating, usually means a new circuit from the consumer unit, which is notifiable under Part P.
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Safety in the bathroom
The shower circuit needs RCD protection and a double-pole isolator, usually a pull cord inside the bathroom or a switch outside it. We check bonding and fit everything to suit the bathroom zones, so the installation is safe around water.
What to expect from an electric shower installation
Before we quote, we check the rating of the shower you want, the existing cable if there is one, your consumer unit and your main supply. This tells us whether a straight swap will work or a new circuit is needed, and the quote reflects that.
On the day, we run or check the cable, fit the isolator and connect the shower unit. If your plumber is fitting the water side, we coordinate with them. We then test the circuit, run the shower and give you a certificate.
What's included
- A check of the shower's rating
- Cable sized to suit the shower
- RCD protection
- A pull cord or isolator switch
- Testing with the shower running
- Certificate and registration if needed
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what you need or what has gone wrong. We aim to respond the same day across Stoke-on-Trent.
We visit and quote
We look at the job, explain what needs doing and give you a free quote before any work starts.
Work tested and certified
We finish the job, test everything we have worked on and hand over the certificate for your records.
Electric shower installation questions
Can I fit a more powerful electric shower in my Talke home?
Often, yes, but the cable and the breaker must suit the higher rating. Many older showers were wired with cable that is too small for a modern 9.5kW or 10.5kW unit. We check the existing circuit and tell you whether it can stay or needs upgrading.
Do you fit the plumbing for an electric shower near Kidsgrove?
We handle the electrical side, from the consumer unit to the shower unit. Many customers around Kidsgrove use their own plumber for the water supply. We are happy to work alongside them and agree timings, so the shower is wired and tested once the plumbing is ready.
How long does an electric shower installation take?
A like-for-like swap on a sound circuit usually takes a few hours. A first-time fit with a new circuit from the consumer unit often takes most of a day, depending on how far the cable has to run and how easy it is to reach under floors and through ceilings.
Does a new electric shower circuit need to be registered in Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. A new circuit for an electric shower is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations in England. We register the work with building control for you, and you receive the compliance certificate along with our Electrical Installation Certificate.
Electric shower installation around Talke
We wire electric showers in Talke and the surrounding towns. Choose your area to see more.
Other installation services for Talke homes
- Electrical installation
- Electrical socket and switch repair
- Generator wiring
- Kitchen electrical installation
- Extension electrical work
- Garden room & outbuilding electrics
- Cooker & hob installation
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Book an electric shower installation in Talke
Send us the make and kW rating of the shower you want, and we'll check your wiring and give you a free quote.