Shower Pump cut out - anyone experience similar issues?

A.J.

Hi All,

As the post suggests I am looking for some feedback - have any of you experienced problems with your Shower Pump whereby it cuts out when having a shower, then it will start working again after a period of time.

Has anyone had anyone over to look at their shower - if so who have you used and what was the diagnosis?

We're in Charlesland Court.

Many thanks in advance!

cuddlycavies

Could be a fuse in the pump gone a bit dodgy with all the vibration it gets. This guy is working in Charlesland a lot. I had him over to do a plumbing job last week. Good and very cheap. Seb Mullion 0876737357

rosicky

We had a similar problem it was the circuit board on the pump is it a Stuart Turner pump. Call Paul from Dublin Pumps 0861027894 he is an expert in all things Pump, diagnosed the problem just by listening to ours before it cut out again.

matt-dublin

It's overheating or the bushes on the motor are gone/going

Sounds like you'll need to replace it

Cerco

Could be caused by low water pressure. Take a look in the plumbing/heating forum. Pump issues are a regular feature there. If you do post there then include the manufacturer details and the pump type or description.

Charlie-Bravo

It could be debris on the gauss filters causing low pressure and an intermittent running.

A.J.

Many thanks for all the feedback - we haven't had it looked at yet as it appears to have settled down a bit but appreciate the number above and will keep it on standby.

Zoe zebra

Had a similar problem with an electric shower. Was told by an electrician that the electric wire into the shower was melting as the voltage of the electric showers is too high for the cables we use in Ireland. (Was shown the melted wire). Went for a slightly less powerful electric shower when we eventually had to replace it.

matt-dublin

Zoe zebra wrote: »

Had a similar problem with an electric shower. Was told by an electrician that the electric wire into the shower was melting as the voltage of the electric showers is too high for the cables we use in Ireland. (Was shown the melted wire). Went for a slightly less powerful electric shower when we eventually had to replace it.

We don't have electric showers in charlesland

Charlie-Bravo

Ah Matt - I think you'll find that comment to be incorrect!
Some people had them installed as part of a separate agreement with the contractor when buying their home. Some others have had them retrospectively installed.

As for Zoe zebra's comment - there are strict wiring regulations and have been for years, 10mm sq cable being the norm AFAIK for electric showers - get a qualified and competent electrician if looking at this option.

Cerco

Zoe zebra wrote: »

Had a similar problem with an electric shower. Was told by an electrician that the electric wire into the shower was melting as the voltage of the electric showers is too high for the cables we use in Ireland. (Was shown the melted wire). Went for a slightly less powerful electric shower when we eventually had to replace it.

I think you need to change your electrician if that is what he told you.

Melted wire could be caused by an incorrect cable sizing or another possibility is a loose connection in the shower unit or the switch.

Using a less powerful unit would result in lower current drawn the supply voltage remains the same.

bido

Was told by an electrician that the electric wire into the shower was melting as the voltage of the electric showers is too high for the cables we use in Ireland.

What a stupid statement:mad:

A.J.

Thanks everyone, we had Paul from Dublin Pumps out over the weekend and he changed “the capacitor” the shower working fine since, so fingers crossed!