Hi peeps, this is my first venture onto this forum and was hoping someone could help me out.
I have been asked by a family friend to replace their existing electric shower with a thermostatic unit. I am very confident about doing the plumbing side of the work and running the new hot water pipe and mounting the shower etc.
My problem is with the existing electrical wires that will be left after I disconnect the old shower. What is the procedure for decommissioning these if I want to leave them in situ for any future electric shower?
I'm not confident with electrics, but I want to ensure that no-one can inadvertantly turn on the supply. Would disconnecting the shower circuit at the consumer unit and putting a notice on it suffice? Is this a job for a qualified electrician or am I within my rights to attempt this myself?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, please don't shoot me down in flames I will take any advice given on board. Thanks
I have been asked by a family friend to replace their existing electric shower with a thermostatic unit. I am very confident about doing the plumbing side of the work and running the new hot water pipe and mounting the shower etc.
My problem is with the existing electrical wires that will be left after I disconnect the old shower. What is the procedure for decommissioning these if I want to leave them in situ for any future electric shower?
I'm not confident with electrics, but I want to ensure that no-one can inadvertantly turn on the supply. Would disconnecting the shower circuit at the consumer unit and putting a notice on it suffice? Is this a job for a qualified electrician or am I within my rights to attempt this myself?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, please don't shoot me down in flames I will take any advice given on board. Thanks