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Shower pull switch replacment

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  • 08-10-2015 1:04pm
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    thefinalstage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭


    Hi Lads,

    I'm looking at replacing the pull switch on my shower.

    It's a Triton T90z 8.5K 230v. 8500W at 230V draws 37A approximately so 45 Amp one should be OK by my calculations but would love input. Any recommendations on brands?

    Thanks!


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    I recommened a good quality switch such MK Crabtree from an electrical wholesaler.


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    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 17,097 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    A good quality 50 amp will last longer. A lot of the cheaper 45amp ones are not fit for electric shower despite being rated at 45amp


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    thefinalstage
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    A good quality 50 amp will last longer. A lot of the cheaper 45amp ones are not fit for electric shower despite being rated at 45amp

    Are there a couple of make ups for shower pull switches or are they all the same? Like input - output? Just looking around for the right one at the moment.


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    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 17,097 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    thefinalstage wrote:
    Are there a couple of make ups for shower pull switches or are they all the same? Like input - output? Just looking around for the right one at the moment.


    They all have L N E in and L N E out though they may not be labelled in and out.
    The difference in price in an electrical wholesalers is around 9 Euro for a complete rubbish 45amp to 15 Euro or so for a quality 50amp


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    thefinalstage
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    They all have L N E in and L N E out though they may not be labelled in and out.
    The difference in price in an electrical wholesalers is around 9 Euro for a complete rubbish 45amp to 15 Euro or so for a quality 50amp

    I would rather pay for the quality one then replace it again in a few month or even worse.

    Thanks for all your advise people!


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    Using the pullswitch as an isolator and the one on the shower for on/off prolongs the life of it.


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    cerastes
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    aujopimur wrote: »
    Using the pullswitch as an isolator and the one on the shower for on/off prolongs the life of it.

    You mean people get out of the showeer while its running and turn if off with the pull cord?!:confused:
    I tried to convince a relative to not leave the switch on continuously, but with no load I'm not convinced it makes a difference to the switch, I just consider its a better safer practice for it to be turned off.
    But turning it off while its still running, I'd think it would shorten the life of the switch.


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    I'll explain a bit better, Pullcord on shower switch on--shower switch off pullcord off.


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    Bruthal
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    I doubt many get out of the shower while its running, and switch off with the pull chord, but maybe some do.

    I myself never switch off the isolator. It's a wall mounted one.


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    Bruthal wrote: »
    I myself never switch off the isolator. It's a wall mounted one.

    100% on the wall swith

    the wall switch on my mothers shower lasted 26 years, outlasted about 8 showers, the only way to go. Mine are in 12 years with no issue. MK 45 Amp single gang wall switches right beside the wall switch .


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