Indeed, I would need to have new cable run from the distribution board=20
which would have a circuit breaker with combined RCD.

According to the blurb has an internal leakage protection, which appears to=
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be an auto reset type, though i'd like to take the unit apart to check=20
that.

The earthing would be back to the house earth point in the distribution=20
box.

I foresee some problems as this type of heater is not common here at all=20
and electricians may well scratch their heads, it's difficult enough to=20
obtain 4 and 6mm^2 twin and earth though not impossible.

In the UK (unless it has changed) showers units of this type must be have=20
their own 30A circuit with pull cord power interrupt by the shower. Water=20
supply must be direct from the mains not via the water tank. Australia=20
doesn't have cold water tanks installed in houses, everything is via the=20
water main.

Colin
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:31:02 -0500, Carl Denk wrote:
:: : Make sure there is a GFCI with proper connections to the internal
:: electrical parts of the unit. I believe the NEC (USA electrical
:: code)
:: would require that, as electrical outlet within arms reach of a
:: water
:: source.

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