Yes, this switch is designed for the isolation of electric showers. It is rated up to 45 Amps making is perfectly suitable and recommended for showers up to 9.5kW.
If the cord has been damaged and there is no short length showing from the switch, to which you can tie a new length onto, then its 90% likely that a completely new switch is required.
45/50 amp pull cord switch is suitable for a shower.
If an under-rated fuse is utilized then it will be overloaded and will keep tripping out. If the fuse rating is too large it will not disconnect the supply quickly enough under a short circuit fault condition. The correct size fuse/mcb must be fitted for the kW rating of the unit in accordance with the I.E.E. regulations. The sizes that are required are: 7kW = 30/32amp, 7.5kW = 32amp, 8kW = 40amp, 8.5kW = 40amp, 9.5kw = 40/45amp, 10.5kW = 45/50amp
If the shower is rated at 9.5Kw at 240V then based on the nominal voltage of 230V the shower would work out at about 37.95Amp. At 240V it comes to just under 40Amp so yes the 40Amp is correct.
Yes, but just a few milliamps when not in use.
If you pull on the pull cord, but the shower does not come on, check the circuit box and see if the circuit breaker is switched on. Reset it if needed. If resetting the breaker does not resolve the issue, the switch rather than the pull cord, could be defective.
Please see the following features and benefits: suitable for safe electrical isolation of shower units, supplied with approximately 1.5 meters of cord, double pole switch for peace of mind of safer electrical installation.
A pull cord switch is typically mounted to the ceiling, with the pull cord hanging down and is most often used in a bathroom or toilet where a standard tumble switch cannot be used. They are generally available in two types and ratings: a 6amp version to control lights or extractor fans and a 45amp version that is used as an isolator for an electric shower.
If you just want to replace your broken pull cord switch then work through the steps below. • Isolate the 45 amp Pull Cord Switch and Circuit • Remove 45 amp Pull Cord Switch and Access Wires • Connect New 45 amp Pull Cord Switch • Refit 45 amp Pull Cord Switch to Back Plate
• Turn off the circuit you are working on in the consumer unit or fuse box by turning off the RCBO / MCB or pulling out the fuse. • Undo the two retaining screws holding the switch in place and carefully pull it down a little. • Spray the switch area with a little maintenance spray or WD40 and attempt to loosen the spring to make the switch work properly. Please note this has does not work, the whole unit must be replaced.
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