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What type of switch?
I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a
white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology |
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writes I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology Take it off and have a look? Is it a pumped shower or an electric shower? -- John Alexander, Remove NOSPAM if replying by e-mail |
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What type of switch?
"John" wrote in message ... In article , SS writes I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology Take it off and have a look? Is it a pumped shower or an electric shower? -- Its an electric shower. |
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"John" wrote in message ... In article , SS writes I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology Take it off and have a look? Is it a pumped shower or an electric shower? -- Its an electric shower. Then you need a 45A switch. eg http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BG975.html -- Adam |
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What type of switch?
"SS" wrote in message ... I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology If its in the shower room shouldn't it be a ceiling pull switch? Mike |
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MuddyMike wrote: "SS" wrote in message ... I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology If its in the shower room shouldn't it be a ceiling pull switch? Same too for the light switch - if close to the shower. -- *It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , MuddyMike wrote: "SS" wrote in message ... I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology If its in the shower room shouldn't it be a ceiling pull switch? Same too for the light switch - if close to the shower. -- *It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. Both switches are outside the shower room. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , MuddyMike wrote: "SS" wrote in message ... I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a .... 20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology If its in the shower room shouldn't it be a ceiling pull switch? Same too for the light switch - if close to the shower. Both switches are outside the shower room. Good -- Adam |
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