Just bought this unit and thankfully found your video. Was a bit concerned with the connection to the bar and diverter valve but you showed me the way. Many thanks !!!!!
I used one of these showers for the first time, several weeks ago, up in Scotland and I really liked it. I hate the fixed shower head type showers you find in some hotels and campsites, as it's difficult to wash and rinse your balls etc, so having a 'hand set' shower head is really useful. Another great video, thank you for your time and patience for putting it all together. Cheers!
👍🏾👍🏾 brilliant, I thought I was going to be the first to have a dual shower head on an electric shower. Thanks for providing all the info that I needed. 👍🏾👍🏾
Awesome video,just bought one of these shower and watching the video anyone with some common can fit one of these shower watching this well informed video,keep up the good work mate.
As an electrician, your incoming power cable size must be capable of carrying the correct current. The size in the demonstration is perfect, as this is a very high power shower. As stated, get a qualified competent electrician to check the size of your cable to make sure it’s correct, if not, you WILL need to reinstall the correct size. Great video
@@luisbaessa7682 hey there. If your board is tripping shortly after starting up (within 1-2mins) then your breaker isn’t at the correct rating. What size is your breaker (amps, ie 20/32/40), and what size is your shower, 8.5/9.5/10 kwt? I can do the calculations for you and let you know.
@@luisbaessa7682 No worries at all. That’s the reason your tripping the electrics. Your breaker is to small and requires an upgrade to a 40/50 amp breaker. But the most important part is that you require a 10mm cable from your consumer unit to your shower. If this is anything less then 10mm, you’ll burn out the cable and potentially cause a fire so please book an electrician and get it checked out buddy. Hope this helps. Any other problems, then please feel free to contact me again. Have a wonderful Christmas either way my friend.
@@djevil247 tahnk you very much... i did exactly what you said, and it's all sorted now, really apreciated your help. Wishing you a great festive season for you and the family... Top Man... take care
Great detailed video as usual. Not sure about the shower wall panels though as the pattern design is the same and you can clearly see the repeat. Would've been nice if the manufacturer could produce several designs for a better look. Cheers
Hi James, love your videos, been really helpful over the years! I have just installed this Shower Unit but I'm struggling with the small riser piece that fits in to the diverter. It says insert until line is hidden but I can't seem to push it in hard enough, it still feels loose. Any suggestions?
Great video thank you! Have you installed a Mira Sport Max with air boost? Am trying to decide between the decor and the sport. Ideally I want good pressure, but would quite like the rainfall head!
i wanted to ask, i love the way this looks! i can the complete mira system, with the pump drain etc but the shower unit is mira advance , it looks horrible, the shower heads tiny, its a nightmare. can this be fitted instead and would it work with the drainage system?
Thanks for this video, mate. Never seen this model of Mira before so it's good to see one in action. I assume you need a 40amp RCB at the consumer unit for a 10mm supply.
Brilliant video just one question on the two heads install,with the Mira Shower cabinet mounted so far below the shower head how do you water proof the the electrical components ? which are inevitably going to have water sprayed onto or is the cabinet already waterproof or is there an longer version of that short hose that connects to the shower cabinet to enable you to mount your shower cabinet to say approx 18 inches from your cealing.
Are these any good and can the pole be cut so that the max height is 2.1m because this is for an ensuite in a dormer. Or what's the best electric shower out there right now with best pressure. Especially when it gets freezing outside you need to crank the heat up and it gets slower obviously. I have the old 10.5kw mira sport but put the stone stream shower head on and I've now gone through 2 thermal switches since doing that. I'm renewing the whole ensuite in March so looking for the best 1. Thanks in advance. Ian
Any trick at 12:23 please? For whatever reason, I am unable to push that bottom pip as instruction until the line is hidden. It prevents me to go ahead for finalizing the install of the dual system. Basically when I try to push it it just fit but doesn't get stuck or whatsoever so that'd be guaranteed leak until i find out how to fit this pipe. Thank you.
Hey there!! I have an old Gainsborough electric shower unit that I want to change for a concealed unit to use with a new bath. We have a Combi boiler and the water flow drops throughout the house, so any advice on the type of shower kit/combo-kit to go for that can replace the upstairs electric shower?
very good video but i think you missed securing the grubscrew that holds the riser bar to the top backplate its not a spare in the pack , also dont use silicone (i think you used mastic which is better) inside the casing and then fit the cover as acetic acid is produced in the curing process of silicone that makes showers rust internally as it strips the coatings , and a question below about siliconing around the outer case ,dont as it causes the shower to sweat inside it needs a bit of air to circulate
Great job, one thing i noticed though...wouldn't it make more sense to have the 10mm electric cable run in above the elbow joint just in case it ever leaked!
Extra grub screws? Big bonus...big, BIG.. bonus. Potable water off mains to an electrical heater. Do the install notes state requirement of a check valve directly after/off the cold water tee?
Glad you said that. I was being deliberately provocative (devils advocate) I've been having this debate with an external auditing and testing organisation who issue water safe certs to a Co. that I sub-contract to. I have to do the monthly internal auditing and recording, they issue the annual certs after inspection. The Co. need the certs for insurance purposes. They couldn't even be arsed moving some suspended ceiling panels to inspect whether check valves were installed when the building went up 35 years ago. It was noted in their report 14 months ago. I x2 checked, found em and installed mini exp vessels in addition to their recs. I took them up on this omission and they got shitty with me. They actually turned the immersion stats up to 70 degs out of spite IMO. Took me an age to sort out the "goldilocks" zone min 50/ max 60 degs on all draw off points even tho a sentinel circ system is running, it was a right pain. They even chastised me for the cw recording points even tho those that I omitted were actually off mains, used daily and not tank supplies.
Dude I got one of these to fit but how the hell does that diverted valve swivel?? The one I’ve got is stuck solid... thinking it’s faulty? Or am I being a silly idiot and missing a trick?
@plumberparts I'm interested in designing sinks and showers I'm wondering how sinks/showers work or what I would need to know to have my designs functional. That my sound like a dumb question I'm asking from a 3d modeling background so I can get it to look how I want but I don't know what makes them useable
@@plumberparts Unusual on the commission part for them to say turn the temp control to cold, all electric showers l've fitted have been full hot to reduce flow rate through the shower to remove air and get a steady flow.
Surprised you did not run water through the 15mm cold supply before fitting the shower. It's good practice to do this because if it's a new supply or an old one debris can accummulate and if it's not run out it can get inside the shower unit.
I'm not sure about Mira specifically but the instructions for the Triton shower I'm fitting in my bathroom say NOT to silicone it in. I would remove your shower and check it's fitted properly. I think sealing it with silicone might make the shower overheat? Although they don't provide a reason for that
Wish it will be shown into an existing regular cold shower, it looks like that wall already had electric wiring behind it, which is not common in a regular cold shower.
@PB What? His waistline? Too many bourbon cremes. Of course, I'm only being silly. After the last problem with plasterers I decided to do my last radical bathroom refit plastering myself. Dunno if there is a ewe choob statute of limitations on replying to comments, re my uploads, (plasterers f*&K up) so thought I'd give you a nudge here. Sure James wont mind.
Mate, the video playback was really bad, jumping and sound terrible... It may be my wireless, thats a shame, I love the look of this shower but could not get most of the points due to chopping and changing scenes???
With electric showers it's a question of which is the least shit. None of them are good and should never be installed, unless the alternative is a watering can.
Just bought this unit and thankfully found your video. Was a bit concerned with the connection to the bar and diverter valve but you showed me the way. Many thanks !!!!!
Had a reet laugh fitting this. Doing a video about the Showerwall in a week or two. Wanted to get this one out first!
I used one of these showers for the first time, several weeks ago, up in Scotland and I really liked it.
I hate the fixed shower head type showers you find in some hotels and campsites, as it's difficult to wash and rinse your balls etc, so having a 'hand set' shower head is really useful.
Another great video, thank you for your time and patience for putting it all together. Cheers!
And me susan
Francisco Canho a Brazilian was the creator of this shower. He invented the safe electric shower model that is used in the world.
Haha! 😂
👍🏾👍🏾 brilliant, I thought I was going to be the first to have a dual shower head on an electric shower. Thanks for providing all the info that I needed. 👍🏾👍🏾
Lovely Mira Electric Shower you fitted in good job there.
Love the way you tidy up the silicon, I always do - and for no good reason really ! 🤣
Thanks. Very instructional video again 🍺👍🏴
Mira's are always always a pleasure to fit. Never had an issue with them.
Legend as always James, your humour is brilliant!
Was worried about the rod that also just 'sits' in the hole but seeing your video hopefully it'll be alright when I come to install it tomorrow.
Great video, very good to be clear on the Electrical elements!
Awesome video,just bought one of these shower and watching the video anyone with some common can fit one of these shower watching this well informed video,keep up the good work mate.
I know it’s been a year but how do you find the shower unit?
As an electrician, your incoming power cable size must be capable of carrying the correct current. The size in the demonstration is perfect, as this is a very high power shower. As stated, get a qualified competent electrician to check the size of your cable to make sure it’s correct, if not, you WILL need to reinstall the correct size. Great video
Hi Paul... valuable point as my switch board keeping tripping off, any recommendations? Thanks in advance
@@luisbaessa7682 hey there. If your board is tripping shortly after starting up (within 1-2mins) then your breaker isn’t at the correct rating. What size is your breaker (amps, ie 20/32/40), and what size is your shower, 8.5/9.5/10 kwt? I can do the calculations for you and let you know.
@@djevil247 massive thank you for your reply, so my breaker is nsb32 and my shower is 10.8kwts thanks
@@luisbaessa7682 No worries at all. That’s the reason your tripping the electrics. Your breaker is to small and requires an upgrade to a 40/50 amp breaker. But the most important part is that you require a 10mm cable from your consumer unit to your shower. If this is anything less then 10mm, you’ll burn out the cable and potentially cause a fire so please book an electrician and get it checked out buddy. Hope this helps. Any other problems, then please feel free to contact me again. Have a wonderful Christmas either way my friend.
@@djevil247 tahnk you very much... i did exactly what you said, and it's all sorted now, really apreciated your help.
Wishing you a great festive season for you and the family...
Top Man... take care
Great detailed video as usual. Not sure about the shower wall panels though as the pattern design is the same and you can clearly see the repeat. Would've been nice if the manufacturer could produce several designs for a better look. Cheers
Hi James, love your videos, been really helpful over the years! I have just installed this Shower Unit but I'm struggling with the small riser piece that fits in to the diverter. It says insert until line is hidden but I can't seem to push it in hard enough, it still feels loose. Any suggestions?
Great info James thanks and pointing out to those that havn`t ever herd of hand drivers that they do exist for just the purpose you`ve illustrated.
Thanks Tony!
17:12 Mira do not recommend using both heads at the same time!!! Fast forward James in the shower excited that “you can even have it on both guys! 😂
I've
Bean looking for one of these for 10 years for my ensuite
Physicist here, I never thought I would enjoy videos about plumbing so much.
Great video thank you! Have you installed a Mira Sport Max with air boost? Am trying to decide between the decor and the sport. Ideally I want good pressure, but would quite like the rainfall head!
Something that's really nice to look at also. Added to previous comment.
Ian
Bradley Walsh does showers never knew
top work james enjoyed the video.
Nice shower, the screws Mira normally supply are made of stainless steel, so no rusty stains:)
i wanted to ask, i love the way this looks! i can the complete mira system, with the pump drain etc but the shower unit is mira advance , it looks horrible, the shower heads tiny, its a nightmare. can this be fitted instead and would it work with the drainage system?
Hello has this shower got good water pressure
Thanks for this video, mate. Never seen this model of Mira before so it's good to see one in action. I assume you need a 40amp RCB at the consumer unit for a 10mm supply.
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Hi, hope it’s not to late for a reply. Just wondered if I can use hepo push fit for connections?
Brilliant video just one question on the two heads install,with the Mira Shower cabinet mounted so far below the shower head how do you water proof the the electrical components ? which are inevitably going to have water sprayed onto or is the cabinet already waterproof or is there an longer version of that short hose that connects to the shower cabinet to enable you to mount your shower cabinet to say approx 18 inches from your cealing.
Are these any good and can the pole be cut so that the max height is 2.1m because this is for an ensuite in a dormer. Or what's the best electric shower out there right now with best pressure. Especially when it gets freezing outside you need to crank the heat up and it gets slower obviously.
I have the old 10.5kw mira sport but put the stone stream shower head on and I've now gone through 2 thermal switches since doing that.
I'm renewing the whole ensuite in March so looking for the best 1.
Thanks in advance.
Ian
My one fitted new when used on the over head still comes out the shower head any advise surly the diverter valve can’t be faulty
Any trick at 12:23 please? For whatever reason, I am unable to push that bottom pip as instruction until the line is hidden. It prevents me to go ahead for finalizing the install of the dual system. Basically when I try to push it it just fit but doesn't get stuck or whatsoever so that'd be guaranteed leak until i find out how to fit this pipe. Thank you.
Nice t-shirt tan Jimmy!
Great video! What’s the flow rate/power like? My Mrs hates getting a dribble - loves more of a stream. Ooo err missus.
Hey there!! I have an old Gainsborough electric shower unit that I want to change for a concealed unit to use with a new bath. We have a Combi boiler and the water flow drops throughout the house, so any advice on the type of shower kit/combo-kit to go for that can replace the upstairs electric shower?
Brilliant video again as always James, how much would you charge to install one of these?
Awesome mate, love your videos, your vest however 🤷♂️ just kidding. Keep up the outstanding work dude!
very good video but i think you missed securing the grubscrew that holds the riser bar to the top backplate its not a spare in the pack , also dont use silicone (i think you used mastic which is better) inside the casing and then fit the cover as acetic acid is produced in the curing process of silicone that makes showers rust internally as it strips the coatings , and a question below about siliconing around the outer case ,dont as it causes the shower to sweat inside it needs a bit of air to circulate
Great job, one thing i noticed though...wouldn't it make more sense to have the 10mm electric cable run in above the elbow joint just in case it ever leaked!
It’s looks to high or your only 3 foot tall not sure which, nice job.
Alan.
Unfortunately I’m short!
plumberparts no you are not , you are “compact” , and hung like a field mouse 🐁
Love your videos man 👍🏼👍🏼 can u reccomend a under sink heater that isn’t massive ? Thanks
Do you need to plug this in?
Extra grub screws? Big bonus...big, BIG.. bonus.
Potable water off mains to an electrical heater. Do the install notes state requirement of a check valve directly after/off the cold water tee?
p.s. installing a shower over a bath...? grub screws....? PUT THE PLUG IN THE BATH! Just in case (GULP!)
Never install a check valve onto a supply to an electric shower unless you also install a mini expansion vessel between said check valve and shower.
Glad you said that. I was being deliberately provocative (devils advocate) I've been having this debate with an external auditing and testing organisation who issue water safe certs to a Co. that I sub-contract to. I have to do the monthly internal auditing and recording, they issue the annual certs after inspection. The Co. need the certs for insurance purposes. They couldn't even be arsed moving some suspended ceiling panels to inspect whether check valves were installed when the building went up 35 years ago. It was noted in their report 14 months ago. I x2 checked, found em and installed mini exp vessels in addition to their recs. I took them up on this omission and they got shitty with me. They actually turned the immersion stats up to 70 degs out of spite IMO. Took me an age to sort out the "goldilocks" zone min 50/ max 60 degs on all draw off points even tho a sentinel circ system is running, it was a right pain. They even chastised me for the cw recording points even tho those that I omitted were actually off mains, used daily and not tank supplies.
Fab. where did u purchase the marble effect wall panels from please??
Hi first time watching your can I buy the three separate pipes
How tall are you mate, that looks very high to put a shower in!
Love your gloves 🤣🤣
Dude I got one of these to fit but how the hell does that diverted valve swivel?? The one I’ve got is stuck solid... thinking it’s faulty? Or am I being a silly idiot and missing a trick?
@plumberparts
I'm interested in designing sinks and showers I'm wondering how sinks/showers work or what I would need to know to have my designs functional. That my sound like a dumb question I'm asking from a 3d modeling background so I can get it to look how I want but I don't know what makes them useable
"Links in the description, and top comment".
I can't see any links at the moment?
Great video, very informative!
Ah bummer! I’ll add them tomorrow!
How do you completely remove an old electric shower and cap off the pipe etc? I’m on a budget 😢 need a diy video
First time seeing a dual head power shower.
Decent too!
It’s not a power shower
@@plumberparts Unusual on the commission part for them to say turn the temp control to cold, all electric showers l've fitted have been full hot to reduce flow rate through the shower to remove air and get a steady flow.
James you giving one of these away? Would be perfect for my upcoming bathroom makeover 😝
Surprised you did not run water through the 15mm cold supply before fitting the shower. It's good practice to do this because if it's a new supply or an old one debris can accummulate and if it's not run out it can get inside the shower unit.
Thanks
When installing an electric shower why is an isolating valve not fitted on to the water inlet.
There is no space in the shower for one , if it's fed from a loft you can fit one there
Should you apply silicon around the shower unit itself? I have a Mira Azora, but it isn't flush with the tiles...
I'm not sure about Mira specifically but the instructions for the Triton shower I'm fitting in my bathroom say NOT to silicone it in. I would remove your shower and check it's fitted properly. I think sealing it with silicone might make the shower overheat? Although they don't provide a reason for that
Wish it will be shown into an existing regular cold shower, it looks like that wall already had electric wiring behind it, which is not common in a regular cold shower.
You’re not right Jimbo!
How tall are you James?
Not tall!
@@plumberparts c'mon we want feet and inches 🤔
@@joefowler9600 My guess would be 5' 6"
@PB What? His waistline? Too many bourbon cremes. Of course, I'm only being silly. After the last problem with plasterers I decided to do my last radical bathroom refit plastering myself. Dunno if there is a ewe choob statute of limitations on replying to comments, re my uploads, (plasterers f*&K up) so thought I'd give you a nudge here. Sure James wont mind.
help - 6ft3inches son and cousin in wheelchair, is the bar long enough for both .....
Electrics... "its not very hard" he says! 10mm2 cable? Isn't that 16mm2 James?
Mate, the video playback was really bad, jumping and sound terrible... It may be my wireless, thats a shame, I love the look of this shower but could not get most of the points due to chopping and changing scenes???
I’ve just watched it and it’s ok. Do a restart on your router.
Wheres disaster video gone?
Holdtight
The word electric in a shower just sounds like impending doom.
lol look at you. you've been working out but seriously where's the litres per minute test
First
With electric showers it's a question of which is the least shit.
None of them are good and should never be installed, unless the alternative is a watering can.
that hose from the unit to the riser rail looks shit. wouldn't have it in my house
electric? oO
Annoying music / volume levels, James!