Electric Shower Installation in Manchester
Electric shower installation gives you hot water on demand, heated as it flows. We fit new and replacement electric showers in Manchester homes, with the right circuit and cable for the shower's rating.
- NICEIC registered electrician
- 18 years in business
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Electric shower installation in Manchester
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Replacing or fitting new
Swapping a shower for one with the same power rating is usually straightforward. Fitting a more powerful model, or adding an electric shower where there wasn't one before, often means a new, larger cable and a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit.
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Power ratings and cable size
Electric showers range from around 7kW to 10.5kW. The higher the rating, the more current the shower draws and the thicker the cable it needs. We check that your existing cable, consumer unit and main fuse can safely handle the shower you've chosen.
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Isolation and bathroom zones
Showers need a double-pole isolator switch, usually a pull cord in the bathroom ceiling or a switch outside the room. Bathrooms are split into zones that limit what electrical equipment can go where, and the shower circuit needs RCD protection.
What to expect from an electric shower installation
Before quoting, we check the power rating of the shower you want, the cable route to the consumer unit and whether the board has space and suitable protection. If you're replacing an old shower, we check the existing cable is big enough for the new one.
We connect the shower to its circuit, fit the isolator switch and test everything once the plumbing is in place. A new shower circuit is notifiable under Part P, so you receive an Electrical Installation Certificate and we notify building control for you.
What's included
- Checks of cable and consumer unit
- A dedicated shower circuit if needed
- Pull cord or wall isolator
- RCD protection
- Testing of the circuit
- Certificate and building control notice
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send us a message about the job. We'll get back to you the same day to arrange a visit.
Free visit and quote
An electrician looks at the work and gives you a free, no-obligation quote before anything starts.
Tested and certified
We complete the job, test everything we've worked on and give you the certificate for your records.
Electric shower installation questions
Can I replace my electric shower with a more powerful one in Manchester?
Often, but it depends on your existing cable and consumer unit. A higher power shower draws more current, so the cable may need upgrading. We check the circuit before you buy, so you can choose a shower your wiring will run safely.
How long does electric shower installation take in Manchester?
A like-for-like swap often takes a couple of hours. Fitting a new circuit for a more powerful shower takes longer, usually most of a day, as the cable has to be run from the consumer unit to the bathroom. We'll confirm timings when we quote.
Why does my electric shower keep tripping the power in Manchester?
A shower that trips the RCD or breaker may have a fault in the unit, water getting into the connections or an undersized cable. Stop using it and switch it off at the isolator. We test the circuit and the shower to find the cause and recommend a repair or replacement.
Is electric shower installation notifiable in Manchester?
A new shower circuit is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. A like-for-like swap on the existing circuit usually isn't, but it must still be tested and certified. As an NICEIC registered electrician, we handle any building control notification for you.
Electric shower installation across Greater Manchester
We install electric showers in Manchester and the towns below. Select your area to learn more.
Book an electric shower installation in Manchester
Let us know the shower model you want and we'll check your wiring and give you a free quote.