Heater in bathroom

[gselectrical]

I have been asked by a customer to replace a fan heater in a bathroom.

The previous heater has no rcd protection and is protected by a 16A Fuse. Bonding is all fine. Is it acceptable to replace the existing FCU with an RCD FCU to protect the heater or does the whole circuit have to be RCD protected (as it is concealed within the building fabric). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Andy™]

if its replacing like for like (because of failure etc), then you dont need to upgrade anything, although the FCU to RCD spur is a good idea.

 

[gselectrical]

Thanks for the quick reply Andy. Much appreciated. It is basically a like for like basis so I shall go ahead with that. Do I need to issue a minor works cert as it is in a special location?

 

[Andy™]

like for like doesnt require any paperwork, but a MWC can be completed if you want. or if you just want to note anything about the wiring etc

 

[gselectrical]

Thanks again for your advice Andy

 

[Evans Electric]

Just change it JGS .

 

[Apache]

Just change it JGS .

Applaud Smiley

Knew you'd say that!

A nice RCD spur would be lovely though? Not that much more money. And leaving things safer........