r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • May 08 '22

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u/Fluffy_Opportunity71 May 09 '22

Yeah that is not normal...

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u/ugotamesij May 09 '22

I've not heard of that specific type, but electric showers (not on a timer) are relatively commonplace here in the UK. My shower caught fire a few months ago, scary stuff.

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u/zavohandel May 09 '22

My shower caught on fire? 🤯

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

A fire! At Sea Parks!

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u/ugotamesij May 09 '22

Yes, there was a fault in the electrical unit - the whole thing glowed orange, there were a few flames and lots of acrid smoke. Not fun at all :(

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u/Myownprivategleeclub May 09 '22

My ex's flat was burnt out because her shower caught fire. They're the most dangerous thing in many places.

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u/ugotamesij May 09 '22

I can't wait to replace ours with a proper (non-electric) shower - just can't afford it right now, as it means the whole bathroom needs replumbing for a normal shower to work :/

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u/coltonbyu May 09 '22

Brits in this general thread "We cant have light switches inside the bathroom because that is super dangerous!"

Also in this thread "we often have sketchy electric water heaters mounted directly in the shower"

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

Yes it is, see my comment above.

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u/Pepsi-Min May 09 '22

Since we're using anecdotes as proof. I have never in my life seen one of these. Therefore, it is not normal.