Source of heat for hotwater

[Skippy1]

Originally Posted by Lambada

We've had the electric shower head system and..........we're still here . Also had an electric calentadora but we switched to solar for the hot water only and are very happy with it. It halved the electricity bill & we always have hot water (minus a few days when it rained five days non-stop).

Adrianb, I think it best to ignore Skippy's remark about HB. He's very new & despite his 36 years experience in electrical engineering he managed to get himself in this position
Edesur supply or not supply
so............he's still at the stage of needing to adjust his undoubted theoretical & practical experience to the realities of life in the DR. And that adjustment is quite subtle and only comes with time. I guess that's where the 40 years experience comes in handy, eh?
And Skippy, go easy on criticising one of the most respected members of DR1. These things usually lead to a pointless fight.

Dear Lambada

My original post was very tongue in cheek and was posted as a humourous anecdote. As for your friend he is respected by me too just not when he talks about electrical safety.........I hope you would at least accept I have been nothing but polite and measured in everything I have said.
Glad to hear you have had a good experience with the water heater by the way ...however my advice would still remain the same.

Fight who wants a fight?.........

Skippy1

[adrianb]

Thanks Lambada, you're right, good link to the Edesur thread.

Skippy1, my apologies if I riled you. I would just encourage you to post evidence for your assertions in future.

[Skippy1]

Originally Posted by adrianb

Thanks Lambada, you're right, good link to the Edesur thread.

Skippy1, my apologies if I riled you. I would just encourage you to post evidence for your assertions in future.

apology accepted and reciprocated.

have a nice day and becarful in that shower now!

Skippy1

[gmiller261]

I beg to differ, works great. I get excellent sun so mine can scald you. Plenty of hot water. Three (3) showers at a time.

The one I bought was $1200 USD installed. Working for 5 years now.

[Skippy1]

the first site that came up on Google

Medline.ru - DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION IN THE BATHTUB

over 40 deaths from 1995-1999
Skippy1

[adrianb]

From your link: "In 75% of all cases the elctric appliance was a hair dryer"

This article is about electrocution in the bathtub, not using an electric shower heater.

[Skippy1]

like i said its the first one that came up. the principle is the same....
fault or accindent shock along with no safety devices = death.

Could
i ask you one thing ....check one of those units to see if it has an earth or ground cable connected inside....many dont.
Then check in your consumer unit or dist board and see if the earth ground is connected to the casing.


if you are able or know someone who measure the loop impeadence to check if the earth or griund actually exists at the incoming supply.


if the answer is no please dont use anything electrical in the wet areas of the home.

only giving advise not looking for a fight....

skippy!

[Skippy1]

BBC NEWS | Wales | DIY enthusiast died in own shower

Try this one

[adrianb]

Skippy1, I am happy to discuss this with you, however you will need to present better research than you have presented so far.

[Skippy1]

Originally Posted by adrianb

Skippy1, I am happy to discuss this with you, however you will need to present better research than you have presented so far.

Ok you wont accept my advice or that of a British Coroner or even accept the comment of the a memeber or the British Health and safety Executive what more can I say.

Perhaps I need to be here a bit longer ...hey?

Skippy1