If you’re having an electric shower installed, you’ll need an electrician for the electrical side of the work, while a plumber may be needed for the water connection.
At ElectricsFixed, an Electric shower installation Ledbury typically costs around £500–£900, depending on the shower, the cable run and what work is needed at the property. But before choosing a shower, it’s worth checking that your home can actually supply it.
We recently visited a detached three-bedroom home on Lambourne Close where the family wanted a new electric shower. At first glance, it sounded like a fairly straightforward installation. They had chosen the shower they wanted and were ready to get things moving. The homeowners understandably thought that because they had solar panels, the shower could make use of that electricity. It sounds logical, but electric showers are surprisingly power-hungry appliances.
How much electricity does an electric shower use?
Electric showers commonly have a power rating of around 7,500 to 10,500 watts. That’s a significant electrical load, particularly when you compare it with some of the other appliances around your home. Solar panels can certainly generate electricity for your property, but that doesn’t mean they will consistently produce enough power to run a high-demand appliance such as an electric shower by themselves.
We explained this to the customers before doing any work. We didn’t want them expecting their solar panels to completely power the shower and then being disappointed when that wasn’t the reality. They appreciated us being honest about it and, having understood how the system would work, decided they still wanted to go ahead with the shower installation.
So, do you need an electrician or a plumber?
The simple answer is that you may need both, depending on the job. An electrician deals with the electrical supply to the shower. This includes checking that the existing installation can safely handle the shower’s power demand, selecting the appropriate cable and protection, and connecting the shower correctly.
A plumber deals with the water side of things, including the pipework and connection to the shower. Sometimes the two trades need to work alongside each other, particularly if you’re changing the position of the shower or carrying out other bathroom work at the same time.
What we check before an Electric shower installation Ledbury
Before starting an Electric shower installation Ledbury, we don’t just look at the shower itself. We need to consider the existing consumer unit, the available electrical supply, cable size and route, circuit protection and the condition of the installation.
We also need to consider where the shower is being installed and make sure the electrical work is appropriate for the bathroom environment. This is why having the conversation before installation is so useful. Sometimes there are things about a property that aren’t immediately obvious from simply looking at the shower you want to buy.
Honest advice before the work starts
The Lambourne Close installation is a good example of why we don’t believe in simply turning up and fitting whatever has been chosen. The customers could still have their new shower, but they now understood exactly what their solar panels could and couldn’t do. That meant they could make the decision knowing what to expect.
For us, that’s an important part of an Electric shower installation Ledbury. The job isn’t just about connecting a shower; it’s about making sure the electrical side is safe, suitable and properly planned for your home. If you’re considering an Electric shower installation Ledbury, contact ElectricsFixed today by phone on 01432 629050 or via our contact form.
