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IEEE requirements shower 1

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llwydarth

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Oct 23, 2002
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Could anyone please advise me as to the IEEE requirements for wiring a 9.5 Kw electric shower
 
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Off the top of my head I can't think of any IEEE requirements for a shower. Are you refering to the water heater for the shower?

Whatever requirements there are would be electrical code rfequirements.
 
In UK circuit must have a 0.4 sec disconnection time
Watch out for supplementary equipotential bonding
A 30mA RCD can be fitter to reduce shock risk
Read BS7671 Part 6 Section 601 for Locations containing a bath or shower
 
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