I have inherited a Triton T80i shower, which I wish to replace with a more powerful one. I understand that my present shower could have a power rating of 7.5, 8.5 or 9.5 kw but there is nothing on the outside that says which one it is. Will I have to dismantle it to find out?

Rachel D., January 2009

look in the consumer fuse box each circuit should be identified and CLEARLY marked
YOU MUST NOT exceed the current capacity of the fitted cable.to do so WILL cause a fire

wirecutterman, January 2009

There should be a rating label on the inside that will tell you the power rating. You can check quite easily by isolating the power and taking the cover off. There are only two or three screws involved.

If you are getting a more powerful one make sure you check the incoming mains cable size as if you have a 6mm Sq wire it is too small for the power.

I hope this helps.

Paul M, January 2009