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plumber needed

  • 04-08-2014 09:02PM
    #1
    snapslam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭


    Need a plumber to install a second electric shower in upstairs bathroomin Dundalk area. I dont know the area well and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as the plumber we contacted already failed to show up twice. Thanks!


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  • #2
    peejay1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    Ward's Heating & Plumbing

    http://www.wardsheating.ie

    I may be biased as I know them personally, but can only say good things about their work. Have sorted our showers for us and replaced our boiler and we've had no issues :)


  • #3
    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,634 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


    You do know to install a second electric shower that you need an electrician to install an interlock at the fuseboard?


  • #4
    snapslam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭snapslam


    Duracell Bunny wrote: »
    You do know to install a second electric shower that you need an electrician to install an interlock at the fuseboard?

    I'm aware of that I was hoping to find someone that would be able to to both or will know someone that will


  • #5
    gomamochi1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭gomamochi1


    snapslam wrote: »
    I'm aware of that I was hoping to find someone that would be able to to both or will know someone that will

    Think that their is regs in relation to having more than 1 elec shower in a gaff! Like not allowed!


  • #6
    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,634 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


    gomamochi1 wrote: »
    Think that their is regs in relation to having more than 1 elec shower in a gaff! Like not allowed!

    It is allowed. You just need to have a system in place whereby they cannot both be on at any one time.


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  • #7
    gomamochi1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭gomamochi1


    The Cunning Linguist wrote: »
    It is allowed. You just need to have a system in place whereby they cannot both be on at any one time.

    I think in new builds it's not recommended because it can melt your fuse box!! Why not try putting a neg head pump (quiet) on your water system and get rid of the 2 elec showers and just run off your hot water tank? Should be possible in most cases ! Bit added extra exp to start with but guarantees to pay for itself in a year or so rather than running elec showers that are heavy on de juice! Depends on your setup though most cases it's possible !


  • #8
    snapslam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭snapslam


    I already have some experience with those pumps and would not consider installing them. Immersion costs more to heat the water that electric shower. I know the oil heats the water in the winter but the tanks is small plus electric shower is on demand. 2 electric showers can blow the fuse and burn the whole installation in any house new or not so they can never be on at the same time, I doubt the pressure would be good enough anyways.


  • #9
    gomamochi1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭gomamochi1


    snapslam wrote: »
    Need a plumber to install a second electric shower in upstairs bathroomin Dundalk area. I dont know the area well and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as the plumber we contacted already failed to show up twice. Thanks!

    Did u have any luck getting a plumber as need to replumb a gaff in new year and looking for recommendations? Cheers


  • #10
    snapslam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭snapslam


    Not locally got one from Dublin that specialises in shower installations I think I found him through donedeal. Much cheaper than local quotes and only charged €20 for diesel.


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