FAO any plumbers-shower mixer help required please (TIFF)
07-09-2006, 08:56 PM
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FAO any plumbers-shower mixer help required please (TIFF)
I have a problem with my hot water in the shower, all other hot water in the house is fine but the water in the shower is warm at best 
Am I right thinking that this is likely to be the element inside or could it be something else?
I have found the element for sale but dont want to waste my money if thats not what it is
Your help would be very much appreciated
Am I right thinking that this is likely to be the element inside or could it be something else?
I have found the element for sale but dont want to waste my money if thats not what it is
Your help would be very much appreciated
08-09-2006, 08:02 PM
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sounds like ur heater elements seen better days! O could be some electical fault within the shower! But if that were the case it would either not work at all or just be straight cold water not warm! 
08-09-2006, 08:52 PM
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with you saying the element then id say its an electric shower.
in which case.. yes its knackered. likely culprit is scale. remember a shower is like a kettle, it heats the water as it flows, if there is a restriction in flow/temp, there is something blocking/ covering the elements.
my reccomendation... although relativley pricey (defo worth it guarenteed)... is a mira sport 9.5kw. wicked flow coming out of them. although dont expect standard 6mm poxy cable to do the job!
in which case.. yes its knackered. likely culprit is scale. remember a shower is like a kettle, it heats the water as it flows, if there is a restriction in flow/temp, there is something blocking/ covering the elements.
my reccomendation... although relativley pricey (defo worth it guarenteed)... is a mira sport 9.5kw. wicked flow coming out of them. although dont expect standard 6mm poxy cable to do the job!
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08-09-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pau1rs
had same on olds new shower...was luke warm
needed internal thermostat adjusting...
now nice and hot...
was a bristan shower!!!
needed internal thermostat adjusting...
now nice and hot...
was a bristan shower!!!
If it's just the element inside I can change that but need to know first
Mines a Meynell
08-09-2006, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MATCOS
Originally Posted by pau1rs
had same on olds new shower...was luke warm
needed internal thermostat adjusting...
now nice and hot...
was a bristan shower!!!
needed internal thermostat adjusting...
now nice and hot...
was a bristan shower!!!
If it's just the element inside I can change that but need to know first
Mines a Meynell
good luck with it!!!
09-09-2006, 05:59 PM
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Hello Mate
How long has it been in?????
I sounds like there is a blockage happening in the main housing as these have filters in them that stop the shit in the pipes passing through.
If these get blocked up it will cause it to limit the hot/cold water that passes through.
These can be cleaned out by yourself if you are good at things like that......
How long has it been in?????
I sounds like there is a blockage happening in the main housing as these have filters in them that stop the shit in the pipes passing through.
If these get blocked up it will cause it to limit the hot/cold water that passes through.
These can be cleaned out by yourself if you are good at things like that......
09-09-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Whilst your here Tiff, what is the main cause of low water pressure with mixer showers. House is only 5yrs old and the en suite has quite poor water pressure, making showering crap whilst all taps have great pressure.
The main reason for this is the "Head of water" not being high enough.
As the shower is run from the header tank in the roof, they are sometimes not quite high enough to get really good pressure as they work on gravity.
This can be overcome by fitting a pump.....BUT this may drain the tank quicker so you may need that to be replaced with a larger one.
09-09-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
Hello Mate
How long has it been in?????
I sounds like there is a blockage happening in the main housing as these have filters in them that stop the shit in the pipes passing through.
If these get blocked up it will cause it to limit the hot/cold water that passes through.
These can be cleaned out by yourself if you are good at things like that......
How long has it been in?????
I sounds like there is a blockage happening in the main housing as these have filters in them that stop the shit in the pipes passing through.
If these get blocked up it will cause it to limit the hot/cold water that passes through.
These can be cleaned out by yourself if you are good at things like that......
its been in about 5 years or so, I will take it apart as best as I can and give it a good going over -ooh err
Thanks again
09-09-2006, 06:23 PM
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Mat
Make sure the water is turned off first
There will be 2 metal gauze like filters inside the main shower housing. I would say that the one on the left (Hot) will be filled with shit
Make sure the water is turned off first
There will be 2 metal gauze like filters inside the main shower housing. I would say that the one on the left (Hot) will be filled with shit
09-09-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
The main reason for this is the "Head of water" not being high enough.
As the shower is run from the header tank in the roof, they are sometimes not quite high enough to get really good pressure as they work on gravity.
This can be overcome by fitting a pump.....BUT this may drain the tank quicker so you may need that to be replaced with a larger one.
As the shower is run from the header tank in the roof, they are sometimes not quite high enough to get really good pressure as they work on gravity.
This can be overcome by fitting a pump.....BUT this may drain the tank quicker so you may need that to be replaced with a larger one.
Thanks for your time and knowledge Tiff, much appreciated pal.
09-09-2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
Mat
Make sure the water is turned off first
There will be 2 metal gauze like filters inside the main shower housing. I would say that the one on the left (Hot) will be filled with shit
Make sure the water is turned off first
There will be 2 metal gauze like filters inside the main shower housing. I would say that the one on the left (Hot) will be filled with shit
Thanks again mate
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