Extending shower cable

[MARC D SPARK]

Hi people, I have a cable that comes up into the shower. Now as it stands the old sparkie extended the cable by using connector strips then putting tape around this. He left the wire outside Of the wall which I know is dangerous. What is the best way you would fix this situation as I would be sinking the wire into the wall?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hi people, I have a cable that comes up into the shower. Now as it stands the old sparkie extended the cable by using connector strips then putting tape around this. He left the wire outside Of the wall which I know is dangerous. What is the best way you would fix this situation as I would be sinking the wire into the wall?

Does the cable come from above?

 

[Richard Burns]

I would try to replace the cable back to the isolator if possible.
I have crimped and heatshrinked them before but I am never sure with the high load.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

The cable has come from below. The old sparkie was short by about 15-20 cm so decided to add it odd using the connector strips. Very bad workmanship

 

[westward10]

Replace the complete cable.

 

[Octopus]

My concern is that you want to sink a joint into the wall ...... Can you post a picture?

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Replace the cable to the shower pull cord, if there is one? He didn't come direct from the DB did he? Is it protected by an RCD?

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Replace the cable to the shower pull cord, if there is one? He didn't come direct from the DB did he? Is

 

[MARC D SPARK]

My concern is that you want to sink a joint into the wall ...... Can you post a picture?

 

[Octopus]

^^ FFS what a mess, and that's not just the cable

 

[MARC D SPARK]

View attachment 37900

 

[MerlinGremlin]

I really hope you haven't been using that? I'm surprised no one has had an electric shock, when was this done?

 

[MARC D SPARK]

i went to look at this job yesterday and they had been using the shower!!!! They are doing the whole bathroom out and I have to replace the extractor fan too.

 

[freddo]

No electrician did that. If the cable was routed to inside the shower will it reach the terminals then?

 

[MARC D SPARK]

dont really know but will check on Monday.

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Is there RCD protection for the shower

 

[MerlinGremlin]

Is there RCD protection for the shower

 

[MARC D SPARK]

not sure will check Monday

 

[Baker1988]

Can't you just get the cable inside the shower unit then a connector to extend them wouldn't be so bad. I would try and replace to isolator if they is one but failing that get the connector inside the unit.

 

[Des 56]

It does look like the cable will reach,if it doesn't at least the conductors would be inside the unit if they need extending
Given the shambles on view,I suspect there may be other requirements not up to scratch

 

[Richard Burns]

Rip the lot out and start again!!

As an easy solution if the cable comes up the wall and does not reach then cut 20mm off the incoming pipework and reposition the shower lower to reach the cable.

 

[dmxtothemax]

Professional shower instals by Harry the hack !
Pretty poor effort.

 

[telectrix]

Richard's solution is a winner. lower the shower position. obviously.as others have said, RCD protection is essential.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Thank you guys I'll take it back to the cord and ensure it is safe. I can't put it into the shower unit as a new shower is being fitted and it's being moved over to sit above the bath. Your advice is much appreciated. I will also ensure it is RCD protected

 

[Deleted account]

Advise customer to turn off shower immediately and do not use until rectified. Wait til you know exact new location off shower and run new cable. Simples.