Shower on Ceiling Light Flickers - advice needed please

[Squid]

Have you replaced the lamp to see it the issue goes away?

 

[static zap]

Is there a good flow of water !
To keep shower steady on a cool setting ?

(Work around in a farm--workshop - weak/ abused / poor supply -was a regulated 12V DC supply and LED / incandescents ..No AC flicker .. Would need to be in less humid surroundings )

 

[The Ghost]

I have often seen flickering of lighting when wired up with a fan. As per the comments above I suspect the fan causing the flickering and the method of wiring sounds very wrong especially as the shower and lights/fan are on different CUs'. Is there an isolator for the fan? If so operate it and see if the lights stop flickering.

 

[telectrix]

@ OP. have you thought of employing the services of a paranormal investigator. problems like this can often be attributed to a "presence" in the house. a poltergeist or a malicious spirit might be the cause. did norman bates ever live in the house?

 

[Pete999]

I have often seen flickering of lighting when wired up with a fan. As per the comments above I suspect the fan causing the flickering and the method of wiring sounds very wrong especially as the shower and lights/fan are on different CUs'. Is there an isolator for the fan? If so operate it and see if the lights stop flickering.

Wonder what the ubiquitous Certificate will have to say on the state of the insatllation, BS, I suspect.

 

[westward10]

Unless I have missed something did they just replace the shower or replace the shower and rewire a new circuit for the shower.

 

[Wilko]

Unless I have missed something did they just replace the shower or replace the shower and rewire a new circuit for the shower.

I took it that it was a straight replacement with the same kW but different model.

 

[Wilko]

So it's a mystery that about 100 Electricians on here would love to solve, even if just to show up those that've retired from the field injured

 

[Pete999]

So it's a mystery that about 100 Electricians on here would love to solve, even if just to show up those that've retired from the field injured

What are you getting at
What are you getting at Wilko

 

[Wilko]

What are you getting at
What are you getting at Wilko

I'm fired up with curiosity about what's caused this and I'm guessing I won't be alone in that. And the fact that no answers forthcoming from Shower Co or DNO just makes it more enticing

 

[Toneyz]

I have read the post with interest now we have a 9.5 kW electric shower and a batton holder with a standard 60-watt lamp. When I turn it on the lamp dips slightly when firstly switched on if there is something wrong with the shower (could be a water pressure issue) and a microswitch is turning the shower element on and off as replicating first being turned on it could be that. Other than that a volt drop issue or loose connection problem which shows up more with higher loads.

 

[Octopus]

Hi Wilko,

I've contacted NICEIC and ELECSA (who I was told are the same company from the man I spoke to at their technical dept.) and also ECA. They have all said contact the electric board as it sounds like a supply issue. Hopefully now they have agreed to send someone out again they can let us know. If all is fine (and I hope so) then I don't know what our next step is.

That's complete BS ..................impossible to make such a diagnosis over the phone

 

[Toneyz]

That's complete BS ..................impossible to make such a diagnosis over the phone

To be fair that's what we are all doing from afar.

 

[Octopus]

To be fair that's what we are all doing from afar.

True ................ but very slopely shouldered of them to not suggest more internal testing

 

[Pete999]

That's complete BS ..................impossible to make such a diagnosis over the phone

Right Murdoch, the shower company are buck passing cuz they don't have a clue, fit the shower it gets hot, submit invoice, anything wrong someone else's problem.

 

[telectrix]

and i get a dislike from OP for suggesting ghostbusters, so i'm out.

 

[Andy-1960]

Where in the country are you OP, as maybe there is a member close by who could have a look?

I would be interested to see pictures of the fuse boards

 

[Pete999]

and i get a dislike from OP for suggesting ghostbusters, so i'm out.

Don't worry Tel, no big deal.

 

[alasdairp]

I suggest you get a #full# periodic inspection and #test# Report by a good electrician or electrical contractor (explain your problems to them). If that doesn't find it (I suspect it will as the fault does not affect the whole house - so it sounds internal to the house wiring to me). It could be serious and be a fire hazard if the shower current is being diverted on an incorrect path.

As an aside, you can still get 40 W, 60W, 100W and even 150W incandescent bulbs from lots of various specialist internet suppliers. Search for "Rough Service" bulbs. When you find them, stock up on the ones you want. You can't purchase them from major and/or high street retailers any more. They also last longer than the old normal ones as the are 2000 hours rated (old normal ones were 1000 hours rated).

 

[Richard Burns]

As an aside, you can still get 40 W, 60W, 100W and even 150W incandescent bulbs from lots of various specialist internet suppliers. Search for "Rough Service" bulbs. When you find them, stock up on the ones you want. You can't purchase them from major and/or high street retailers any more. They also last longer than the old normal ones as the are 2000 hours rated (old normal ones were 1000 hours rated).

Should you wish to do this, please be aware that a change in the requirements means that the bulbs are not intended for domestic use as stated on the packaging.