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Old 27 August 2016, 07:35 PM
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My electric shower wont heat up today went throught problem solving seems to be low pressure how do i fix this cheers
Old 27 August 2016, 07:36 PM
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When i take cover off and push white pressure plunger down with a screwdriver it heats up
Old 27 August 2016, 07:47 PM
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make and model of shower may help those who arent mind readers
Old 27 August 2016, 07:57 PM
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Gainsborough 8.5
Old 27 August 2016, 11:16 PM
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Have you cleaned the internal filter?

What has changed in your area to reduce water pressure?

Buy one of these to test water pressure http://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk/tools-s...FWEq0wod1h4IOA

Either the water pressure has dropped or the shower is on its way out

You could try fitting one of these http://www.onlinepumpsupplies.com/ne...FRATGwodPjYHeg
Old 27 August 2016, 11:18 PM
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Hi dave not sure its water pressure as washing machine is fine and taps seems fine just going by a google search telling me to hold the white plunger rod down to see if it allows water to heat which it did
Old 27 August 2016, 11:19 PM
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Just not want to buy new one and have same issue as it was fine yesterday
Old 27 August 2016, 11:24 PM
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Just googled inlet filter will give that a try in the morning cheers dave
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Both inlet filter and pressure sensor will be available as spares.
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If you can, I'd take the old shower off and see if there's plenty of water coming out of the pipe (obviously isolate both the water and electrics properly first).

If so, and if it's over two years old, check the price of a new shower. They all come with a two year guarantee and if you can get one for fifty or sixty quid (Screwfix, B&Q, etc), it's usually not worth buying the parts.

Screwfix usually have PDFs of the installation instructions so you can try to get one with the incoming water supply and cable in the same place, which should make it easy to fit.

I'd get a Triton one if you can (or Mira if you're well off) as I've fitted dozens of both and rarely have any problems with them.

Teaching granny, but don't go for anything over 9.0kW (and I'd stick to 8.5) as your wiring probably won't be big enough to cope.
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We have a DIY section on here.
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I believe my Mira this size was sub 80 quid 5 years ago ? , fitted by me even
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Cheers guys new shower fitted
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I take up the cover and see whats problem inside. But mostly, it'll just take a few turns of screwdrivers. But buying a new one won't fix the problem.
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Holy thread revival batman!
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It's less than 4 months, that's not that bad
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Originally Posted by rupertwelliams
I take up the cover and see whats problem inside. But mostly, it'll just take a few turns of screwdrivers. But buying a new one won't fix the problem.
C'mon Rupert you been in hibernation
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Originally Posted by rupertwelliams
I take up the cover and see whats problem inside. But mostly, it'll just take a few turns of screwdrivers. But buying a new one won't fix the problem.
eh new shower sorted my issue
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