Electric Shower ?

2qk4u · 02-04-2009 10:57pm #1

My electric shower has stoped working. Do I need someone to fit a new one or is it a diy job ? Where will I get the best deal on a new one ? Anyone do nixers ?

steifanc · 02-04-2009 10:58pm

more info ?

2qk4u · 02-04-2009 11:16pm

steifanc wrote: »

more info ?

What info do you want ?

steifanc · 02-04-2009 11:33pm

type of shower ?
electric,
instant ? ect .
whats not working
what happend ,

2qk4u · 02-04-2009 11:43pm

Its a Triton electric shower,its about 7 years old.
Very little water coming out of it,
When I used it this morning it was going very hot and very cold, would not hold a constant temp.
Now its not doing much at all. When you turn it on it just trickles cold water.
There is a low pressure warning light but its not coming on.

Davy · 03-04-2009 12:35am

Low pressure can often be a result of lime scale and hard water. The shower possibly just needs to be cleaned internally, and also clean the head. The head itself is a very common problem. Leaving it in vinegar/descaler over night can do a great job.

2qk4u · 03-04-2009 12:36am

Davy wrote: »

Low pressure can often be a result of lime scale and hard water. The shower possibly just needs to be cleaned internally, and also clean the head. The head itself is a very common problem. Leaving it in vinegar/descaler over night can do a great job.

Do you think it might be just blocked ? There is a lot of limescale on the shower head..

Davy · 03-04-2009 12:38am

Yes quite possibly thats all it is. I mean inside aswell as just the head though

2qk4u · 03-04-2009 12:40am

Davy wrote: »

Yes quite possibly thats all it is. I mean inside aswell as just the head though

Do I just cut off the power/water and open it up ?

Board Walker · 03-04-2009 12:42am

cut the power and open it up, there should be a twisty thing inside, open it and clean out the filter. its possible its blocked. if its all black inside and that doesnt work then your better off getting a new onw considering its 7 years old

2qk4u · 03-04-2009 12:44am

Board Walker wrote: »

cut the power and open it up, there should be a twisty thing inside, open it and clean out the filter. its possible its blocked. if its all black inside and that doesnt work then your better off getting a new onw considering its 7 years old

Ill try that in the morning, if that does not work is it easy to replace it with a new one ?

Davy · 03-04-2009 12:47am

I would clean the head first before doing anything inside the unit itself.

MS.MONEYPENNY · 03-04-2009 12:48am

I had this problem with limescale, and it sounds very similar to yours(same make), it would run hot/cold or not at all and make a weird sound. Now I descale the shower head every fortnight and it works fine. If it was a problem with the thermostat I don't think it would heat the water at all, and from what I've heard that's usually the first thing to go on them...Just a pain having hard water:(

2qk4u · 03-04-2009 12:57am

Thanks, Ill have a go cleaning the head first...

MS.MONEYPENNY · 03-04-2009 1:04am

When your cleaning the head let the water run through the hose without the head for a minute or two, sometimes there are larger pieces of scale caught in the hose....happy cleaning

2qk4u · 03-04-2009 12:11pm

The shower is working this morning

Might just be low water pressure ? I tried taking the head of but couldnt remove it. I also took the front cover off but could not see a filter.
I think Ill replace the shower soon, looks like just 3 wires and two mounting screws.

Davy · 03-04-2009 1:13pm

most shower would not be fed from the mains most are fed from the tank.

Shower can be a simple change over just try to get the same size etc.

2qk4u · 06-04-2009 1:34pm

My shower has given up, just a tricle of very cold water.
Anyone know where is cheapest to buy a replacement ? Its a Triton T80si.

fishdog · 06-04-2009 2:30pm

I think the 80si is mains water fed and the 90 is fed from a tank in the attic. The 80si seems to give more trouble.

Try Chadwicks or Kellihers or Eurosales.

BTW you can get them serviced.

Indian Princess · 06-04-2009 11:50pm

2qk4u wrote: »

My shower has given up, just a tricle of very cold water.
Anyone know where is cheapest to buy a replacement ? Its a Triton T80si.

I will prob be lashed outofit for this but my BF's shower broke a couple of months back and she got her replacement in Argos in Newry for bout E100. They sell Triton showers but not to sure of the models, but they had a good few Triton showers. If its not to far for you, you can check on their UK website, I think the postal code for Newry is BT34, to check n reserve. Hope this helps:)

2qk4u · 08-04-2009 6:17pm

Im confused now.... the shower is working fine again.. Would it just be a case of low water pressure ?

2qk4u · 10-04-2009 11:16am

2qk4u wrote: »

Im confused now.... the shower is working fine again.. Would it just be a case of low water pressure ?

Anyone ?

Davy · 10-04-2009 11:18am

Its quite possible if its fine now and its a mains fed shower. Rare though

2qk4u · 10-04-2009 11:22am

Its happened a couple of times now, how do I find out if it mains fed ? get myself up in the attic and trace the pipes ?

Davy · 10-04-2009 11:29am

2qk4u wrote: »

Its happened a couple of times now, how do I find out if it mains fed ? get myself up in the attic and trace the pipes ?

Well checking the model number will tell you, but to be 100% sure yes checking the pipework. It would be easy to spot. The main incoming pipe, either copper or hyrodare if a newer installation. Their would be a tee off it before it reaches the storage tank.

You could also turn off the mains, possible under the kitchen sink and then if the shower doesnt run cold water through it its mains fed. If it wasnt the water would come from the tank presuming its full. Dont run to much water dont want to cause an airlock if its fed from the tank.

paddymick · 13-04-2009 4:03am

When you opened the shower up did it look all black on the inside of the cover.it can look like its been on fire but its just the carbon from the brushes on the motor and on a shower 7 years old i would say they are nicely worn so this could be the issue either.

paddymick · 13-04-2009 4:06am

Indian Princess wrote: »

I will prob be lashed outofit for this but my BF's shower broke a couple of months back and she got her replacement in Argos in Newry for bout E100. They sell Triton showers but not to sure of the models, but they had a good few Triton showers. If its not to far for you, you can check on their UK website, I think the postal code for Newry is BT34, to check n reserve. Hope this helps:)

If you buy plumbing gear from the uk keep in mind their pipe fittings sizes are differant from ours.

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