What type of switch?

[SS]

I need to replace the isolating switch for the shower, it is currently a white square one with a red on/off switch fitted on the wall next to the light switch, same size as a 3 pin socket. Do I need a ....

20A dp switch 13A fused unit 45A double pole cooker switch or what, I dont understand the terminology

[John]

In article , SS writes

Take it off and have a look?

Is it a pumped shower or an electric shower?

[SS]

Its an electric shower.

[ARWadsworth]

Then you need a 45A switch.

eg

[MuddyMike]

If its in the shower room shouldn't it be a ceiling pull switch?

Mike

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Same too for the light switch - if close to the shower.

[SS]

[ARWadsworth]

Good