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Electric Shower - Power Switch Red Light

  • 11-04-2013 11:23pm
    #1
    bystarlight
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭


    Hi,

    My electric shower isn't working and I'm not sure if the problem is the shower itself or the red power switch outside the bathroom that needs to be turned on beforehand.

    When I turn on the red power switch (outside the bathroom) the red LED comes on over it. Then when I turn on the shower, it doesn't come on and the red LED above the power switch goes off. When I turn off the shower the red LED above the power switch comes back on.

    The shower is a Triton T90si.

    Many thanks,
    Confused and unwashed


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  • #2
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    A sure sign of a loose/bad connection at the supply side of the switch, or at the MCB board. Or the switch contacts themselves gone bad.


  • #3
    bystarlight
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭bystarlight


    Thanks Bruthal!

    What should I try first? Replacing the switch?


  • #4
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Turn off the breaker for shower at the board.

    Open switch, and check it is not after overheating., which would show signs of burning if it has. If it looks OK, check connections are tight with a screwdriver.



    If all is OK with the switch and its connections, but still not working, the problem is likely at the board, or faulty switch. This can be ascertained with a multimeter, and someone who knows how to use it.


  • #5
    bystarlight
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭bystarlight


    Thanks again, I'll check that when I get home!


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