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Hot/Cold Electric shower

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  • 06-07-2024 9:20pm
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    daisydotty
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    hi all!

    Probably need a plumber but just wondering in case I can do something myself.
    semi detached house. 3 bathrooms. I’ve an electric shower in the main bathroom and en suite. For the last 2 days both electric showers are cold. The only way to get it hot it to put it up to the highest red bar which is then scalding hot. It doesn’t matter whether it’s on low medium or hot. 2 different brands of showers. Ones a triton only fitted last year and ones a mira.
    im clueless but im thinking its water pressure incoming into the units as they’re both affected. I did think the water in the cold kitchen tap was a little low but never had this problem before and we’re here 8/9 years.

    Must go ask neighbours if they’ve an issue cos it could be affecting them too.

    Thanks!!!

    Post edited by daisydotty on


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    con747
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058358609/hot-cold-electrix-shower

    If @Sleeper12 is active tonight he might be able to help.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    Sleeper12
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    Are the pumped electric or mains fed showers?



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    daisydotty
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    ah thanks for replying.
    I’m 99% sure they’re mains fed. One is a triton t80z and the other is a mira zest (older style). @Sleeper12



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    con747
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122349424#Comment_122349424

    Probably best to tag posters because some won't have email notifications set up and might not see your reply until back on boards. @Sleeper12 I hope you don't mind me tagging you with shower issues people have, if so PM me to get a grip!

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    Sleeper12
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122349424#Comment_122349424

    They are both mains fed. Because both started acting up at the same time it would suggest to me that it's a water pressure problem. Possibly a leak on the road in your estate.

    You can ring Irish water and they will send someone out, free of charge, to test the water pressure outside your home. This could help Irish water to identify a leak



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    John.G
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    Turn the temperature control on the Triton to fully cold and measure the flowrate by holding a container under the shower head for exactly 30 secs, measure this with a 1 litre containee, multiply by 2 to give the flowrate in LPM, The flowrate normally is around 7 to 8 LPM and ~ 5.5LPM minimum.

    Also, since it does look like a pressure supply issue, you should still be able to get a reasonable shower if you turn the power selector switch to one element heating until you sort out the problem.

    Post edited by John.G on


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