my shower has no double pole switch as it has been wired directly from the consumer unit therefore the neon is on 24/7 unless the fuse is pulled.can anyone settle an argument between myself and flatmate that this is costing us alot more than it would with a switch? thankyou
"the neon uses neglible load but the installation is incorrect as the shower has no means of local isolation and will require a d/p switch to satisfy a test cert".
Paul - would you care to explain why a means of local isolation is needed? I grant you it's good practice, but that's not the same as saying that not having one makes the installation incorrect, or that one is required to satisfy a test certificate.
Which regulation(s) back up your claim?
Concerned of London
August 2009
you must have a switch close to the shower with a string if you feel a thingle you can pull it and turn it off if this is not their you may be shocked with a trip for a shower
eam
June 2009
the neon uses neglible load but the installation is incorrect as the shower has no means of local isolation and will require a d/p switch to satisfy a test cert
paul
May 2009
A neon indicator doesn't use a significant amount of juice, Tess - you'd never notice the difference in your bills!
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