Shower pump - need for an RCD

[numpty with a crowbar]

I'm about to plumb in a shower pump for my Dad and need a quick pointer: -

Shower pump is outside of bathroom (airing cupboard), and I'm going to use the old immersion heater circuit (no immersion heater anymore & the cabling's still in place (16A MCB on the CU, 2.5mm cable))

One half of me says "fit an RCD fused spur - there's water involved so better be safe". The other half says "fixed wiring, outside of bathroom = no need - fit a normal fused spur"

Which should I be plumping for?





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[Spark123]

what does the instruction book say?

 

[luminaire]

Although the regulations don't specify RCD protection, as you say being outside the bathroom, I and I'm sure many other electricians would still prefer to have RCD protection.

 

[numpty with a crowbar]

what does the instruction book say?

Absolutely nowt - shower comes with a moulded plug which I plan to snip off and hardwire in...

The entire instructions focus on the "how to connect to pipes" stuff Bah!

 

[numpty with a crowbar]

Although the regulations don't specify RCD protection, as you say being outside the bathroom, I and I'm sure many other electricians would still prefer to have RCD protection.

In that case I may well plump for an RCD - it can't hurt I guess.....