Plans for an electric shower

The only real limitation for the siting of the shower could be the way the drainage is provided. With the availability of pumped waste systems, even this may not present a problem. Where the shower unit is to be mounted over a bath, there is obviously no need to consider arrangements for drainage since they already exist and the bath becomes the shower cubicle and drain in one. It is a straightforward task to provide a branch supply from the rising main. If the shower is to be installed as part of a cubicle, you will need to refer to the manufacturers instructions for installing a new shower cubicle. Mark the position for the shower components. The shower unit itself will need to be easily operated and functional. The spray head rail will need to give lots of adjustment to suit the various different sizes of people who are going to use it. A Waltham Forest Plumber is trained in all aspects of this type of plumbing work.


The unit will need an electrical supply:

Strict rules govern Electrical work that can be done without notification or inspection. Unless qualified you must seek a Professional Electricians service for this work and plan your installation around this. Waltham Forest Plumbers have all the experience required.


Water supply:

Put the shower in its final position and mark the point at which it will be connected to the supply. Run a copper pipe from here to the main supply (usually 15mm pipe is used) If possible it should be taken through the wall next to the shower so that only a minimal amount of pipework shows. An isolating valve should be fitted in the pipework near to the shower unit to provide a separate means of isolation. Mount the shower unit on the wall as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions and connect to the water supply pipe using a compression fitting, or the supplied connector if there is one. Switch off the supply for the rising main and fit a 15mm branch to this. This is done by fitting a Tee piece, using either compression or solder fittings depending upon the situation and your preference. Switch the water back on and check for leaks.