Fitting an RCD/RCBO for a shower?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 17:40

I have a 8.5kw Triton cara in my shower but recently I've noticed that its connected to its own 30A fuse box? Could this be unsafe? I have researched into the subject and I think I need a RCD/RCBO fitted, but not sure if I could do it myself, which one do I need, I am good at electrics and building machines but does this need an electrician or can I do it myself? Or do I leave it there?

Thank you, K

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 17:50

could I fit one myself?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 18:59

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This image is a bit old and the fusebox has been fixed, Its the white box, where do I get these fuses from?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 19:25

yes I know but I'm skint. Would I be able to get a fuse rcd enough for my shower?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 19:37

oh I thought you could get an old style fuse with and rcd built in and just plug it in?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 20:02

how much would this all cost (OH NO)
But everything else works fine so replacing the shower box how much would this cost>?

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 20:16

can I not just replace the shower box as I dare not touch anything else as it works fine and may be very expensive.

The upstairs lighting doesn't work and hasn't been working for a year and I don't know why, But still I'm scared to do anything about it.

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 20:36

none of the fuses are blown, but the black box on the right have 3 fuses but the one on the left seems to do nothing and I can't work it out which I have borrowed fuses for my other house. I have 2 semi detached houses joined together and the other house has this old timer thing for a meter and the same fuse boxes, but about five years ago I called a sparky in to fit those bubble bath things and he went into the loft for the electrics and said someone had used 'VIR' and aluminium wiring (god knows what that means) to fit lights and a socket in to make use of the space and needed to be replaced immediately but have never had time, but then I had the money.

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 20:44

No idea, I don't think I'll touch anything, its nothing like fitting a shower or changing a fuse, I'll get a sparky in first thing tomorrow.

Thank you guys (including the guy who called me an arse)!

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 20:48

oh mis read that sorry!
I will do some research on the subject but will also get a sparky in asap.

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:35

OK you've made your point (s)! end of thread! I am incompetent at this and haven't tried anything yet so sparky in asap. Luckily I came here for advice first.

ExecutorKevin · 22 Sep 2011 at 23:12

what is this 1-way Board and not a Double Pole Isolator all about, something I should know about,
and what is being piggybacked, and what on earth does that left had fusebox do?

Just some more pictures I found, but that blown fusebox does work, shower exploded, it was a gainsborough impulse 10.5kw, its funny how I've lived in these houses for 6 years and not paid much attention to this kind of thing. (did I mention our boiler exploded last month? had to fork out for a new one) and there's loads of surges everywhere one of my surge protector things was not a pretty sight. and recently I've been feeling electricity around the sink...

I know. Don't mention it.