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Rough cost of installing an electric shower in D6

  • 14-05-2014 11:22am
    #1
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm considering changing the standard immersion gravity fed shower to an electric shower.
    What would be the typical costs for this and would a good plumber be qualified to do the job (plumbing and electrical)
    It is in Dublin 6.
    I would appreciate any of the regular contributors to pm me if they are interested in quoting for this work.
    Tia


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  • #2
    Robbie.G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭Robbie.G


    MicktheMan wrote: »
    Hi,
    I'm considering changing the standard immersion gravity fed shower to an electric shower.
    What would be the typical costs for this and would a good plumber be qualified to do the job (plumbing and electrical)
    It is in Dublin 6.
    I would appreciate any of the regular contributors to pm me if they are interested in quoting for this work.
    Tia

    Under new regs you need an electrician to do the electrical end of it anyway.


  • #3
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    MicktheMan wrote: »
    Hi,
    I'm considering changing the standard immersion gravity fed shower to an electric shower.
    What would be the typical costs for this and would a good plumber be qualified to do the job (plumbing and electrical)
    It is in Dublin 6.
    I would appreciate any of the regular contributors to pm me if they are interested in quoting for this work.
    Tia

    Why not try johnniek on here. Send him a pm he's very good


  • #4
    Fine Day
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Fine Day


    It will depend on the length of run between the consumer unit to the shower and also how awkward the cable run to but id say 250 euros upwards Yes Robbie G is right that you need a certified electrician. It will cost more to get a certified electrician but least you know the job is carried out to the required electrical standards.
    I know some guys are going to reply that you get it done with a noncertified electrician for half the price. Put at the end of the day the decision is yours weather you get a certified or non certified electrician.


  • #5
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    Robbie.G wrote: »
    Under new regs you need an electrician to do the electrical end of it anyway.

    Yes. I was hoping to find someone qualified in both.


  • #6
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Why not try johnniek on here. Send him a pm he's very good

    pm sent


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  • #7
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    Theheff wrote: »
    It will depend on the length of run between the consumer unit to the shower and also how awkward the cable run to but id say 250 euros upwards Yes Robbie G is right that you need a certified electrician. It will cost more to get a certified electrician but least you know the job is carried out to the required electrical standards.
    I know some guys are going to reply that you get it done with a noncertified electrician for half the price. Put at the end of the day the decision is yours weather you get a certified or non certified electrician.
    The cable run isn't that long and not awkward. I wouldn't let anybody who wasn't certified near the job.


  • #8
    Fine Day
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Fine Day


    MicktheMan wrote: »
    The cable run isn't that long and not awkward. I wouldn't let anybody who wasn't certified near the job.

    If you go on the safe electric website they have a list of all approved electrician and you should find somebody in your area on it. I think it be your best bet


  • #9
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Theheff wrote: »
    If you go on the safe electric website they have a list of all approved electrician and you should find somebody in your area on it. I think it be your best bet

    Highly qualified, known, and honest professionals here.
    We don't recommend or advice unless were 100%


  • #10
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    There are a lot of businesses that specialises in electric showers. If you google you'll find plenty. You should get a triton t90z supplied & fitted for €550 / €600. Some of these companies send out a plumber & electrician for this price. Also they will be fully insured. Don't be afraid to ask to see proof of insurance. It is illegal for anyone but a qualified electrician to work on a fusebox ( & rightly so)


  • #11
    Fine Day
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Fine Day


    MicktheMan wrote: »
    The cable run isn't that long and not awkward. I wouldn't let anybody who wasn't certified near the job.

    Would you be handy enough to do the plumping end yourself as it would only be 1 cold water supply normally fed from the header tank. If you could do this yourself you will save a nice bit on the overall cost, Just get an electrician to do there part then.


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