On 1 Jun 2004 15:45:19 -0700, (Dave)
wrote:

I've recently refitted a Mira Event Power Shower after retiling the
shower cubicle. I've also fitted a new shower head and hose of a metal
type. The one originally supplied with the shower was plastic.
Everything seemed to be fine for a week after the shower was put back
into action but now there is a slight electrical shock when standing
in the shower and touching the shower hose, and only when the shower
pump is running. (I've now isolated the shower until it's resolved).
Does anyone know if showers of this type should always be fitted with
a plastic hose and shower head? The earth connection from the fused
spur feeding the shower unit is connected but there is no way to cross
bond the metal shower hose as the inlet and outlet connections for the
water are all plastic.


Hi Dave,
good idea isolating the thing. my suggestions regarding the fault a
the earth wire to the shower has come loose somwhere along the line,
visualy inspect all connections, inside the shower as well as the
fused spur etc, followed bye an earth continuity test.
or the shower has developed a earth leakage fault, an insulation test
would be the thing here.
it is possible that water has got to the inards, possibly missplaced
gasket/seal?
or possibly another appliance in the house with an earth leakage
fault.
no i dont want the work
regards
bob