Electric shower - no power!

[Stesnees]

Hi guys and gals,
I installed an electric shower Mira play 9.5kw only 2 weeks ago. It has been working fine until last night. My wife took a shower without any problems, however when i got in after her and switched the unit on, nothing! There is no power whatsoever to the unit. The tripswitch hasn't been activated and the seperate shower switch which is situated on the landing has a red light on it which is lit when turned on. I am at a complete loss with this one so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Steve.

 

[bengasman]

I would strongly suggest you engage a qualified electrician to test your new shower, as you have no way of telling whether or not the safety mechanisms work.
Unless you managed to lay your hands on some test kit that costs the best part of a grand, you will not be able to tell if the earth has an acceptable value, and if the rcd works correctly, nor will you be able to tell if the bonding is effective or not.
If a fault occurs, and water is spraying on the electrics, you want to be sure it cuts out quickly.

 

[Goldberg]

There are many possible causes of this symptom.

The first thing to do is determine whether or not power is reaching the shower.

To do this you need to know how to work safely when removing the shower unit cover and hot to use a meter or a test lamp.

Are you confident that you're competent with electrics?

 

[bengasman]

There are many possible causes of this symptom...

Interesting, in reality, I can only see 2.

 

[Goldberg]

Feel free to post your list of causes - perhaps it will make things easier for Stesnees.

 

[bengasman]

Feel free to post your list of causes -

You are having a larf. He has a failing, self installed electric shower; the only advice he gets from me is to get it electrically checked by a pro.

 

[Goldberg]

You are having a larf.

No.

 

[Stesnees]

Thanks for the replies guys, think i'm gonna go down the electrician route, only have a basic knowledge of electrics and wouldn't wanna cause more harm than good! Cheers, Steve

 

[bengasman]

Wise decision, better safe than sorry.