Is a double pole isolator mandatory when fitting an electric shower ?

[B-bop48]

Hi , I've recently moved into a propery with an electric shower installed , there is no isolation switch in the bathroom, the showers seems to be wired directly from the consumer unit , it is on its own supply and can be isolated at the board , is this sufficient to pass an electrical test ? Or will I need an electrician to fit a double pole isolation point for the shower ?

Regards

 

[telectrix]

local isolation is recommended but not essential.

 

[pc1966]

Also who installs it should take in to account the manufacturers instructions. Usually they say to fit a means of isolation (i.e. that Joe Public would understand how to use, as few folk would know which/how to isolate at the DB if something was smoking or crackling on a fault, etc).

 

[LewisM]

Have you go an airing cupboard nearby? I normally fit them in there if possible/practical.

 

[telectrix]

Have you go an airing cupboard nearby? I normally fit them in there if possible/practical.

better than having the bell ringer's contraption in the bathroom.

 

[pc1966]

better than having the bell ringer's contraption in the bathroom.

At least that contraption is easy to find!

 

[littlespark]

At least that contraption is easy to find!

Yes, the shower string next to the light string next to the possible panic alarm string.

 

[pc1966]

Usually the panic alarms are next to the bog in case someone is in danger of doing an Elvis.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I believe it requires seperation of both live conductors so yes a dp switch is required (unless you have dp circuit breakers)

 

[Midwest]

I believe it requires seperation of both live conductors so yes a dp switch is required (unless you have dp circuit breakers)

Don't think it (BS7671) does? But as others have said, manufacturers instructions will.

 

[telectrix]

At least that contraption is easy to find!

spawn of the devil. fire risk from poor terminations. exposed basic insulation when you try and get the cables in a tiny box. (they always push up into the attic). unless , of course you fit the Crabby or Click 50A units. these were obviously not designed by B&Q to accept 2 x 2.5mm cables).
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Usually the panic alarms are next to the bog in case someone is in danger of doing an Elvis.

Presley or Costello?