PLUMBING on an electric shower

**rocker** · 5th January 2010, 07:50 PM

I fixed someone's toilet the other day and now she seems to think I am a plumber. She has asked if I can put un an electric shower doing both the wiring and the water side of it. I have actually plumbed in 3 bathrooms successfully, and I am confident I would be able to do it, but are there any legal reason why I shouldn't? Is there something for plumbers similar to the wiring regs exam that you have to pass before doing anything? Or could I be a domestic installer when doing the wiring, and Mr DIY when doing the plumbing?
The girl is a friend of mine not a customer, and she knows that I am a domestic and don't have any plumbing qualifications.

**Central Scrutinizer** · 6th January 2010, 09:19 AM

Well, technically you have to comply with the Water Regulations, to be precise, unless you have a WRAS qualification, you can put the pipes in......but you cant run water through them

of course, most people do, the same as they would if they needed to change a luminaire in the bathroom, but I am saying what 'the book' says

**bloatedcraig** · 6th January 2010, 06:29 PM

If you are competent and she is a friend, if it does go tit's up there is hardly going to be any legall action. Don't forget job's on the side stay on the side.

**rocker** · 9th January 2010, 04:33 PM

Cheers folks!

**lilieyen10** · 20th July 2010, 09:05 AM

Well I think you should get your license as a plumber to be recognized by your friend that you are a professional plumber. With this he will trust you more when it comes to plumbing works. It will be a big deal on your part also.

**fseoer2010** · 17th August 2010, 11:24 AM

"If you are competent and she is a friend, if it does go tit's up there is hardly going to be any legall action. Don't forget job's on the side stay on the side. " Really good reply. guys!