Why is no water coming out of my electric shower?
Number 1: There is no water coming from the shower at all, or it stops and starts. This is it, the most common fault with electric showers – the solenoid valve. When the coil breaks down, the water stops running and that’s what causes the problem.
Why is my Triton shower not getting hot?
Having reset the MCB my electric shower is now not heating the water fully, why? The most likely reason why the unit is not heating the water fully is that a heating element has failed. These elements can be tested for continuity using a multi-meter. If open circuit a new heater assembly is needed.
How do you clear an airlock in an electric shower?
Complete an air test!
- Follow these instructions to remove air from your pump installation.
- Turn off pump.
- Remove shower head from hose.
- Let hose hang into bath or shower tray.
- Turn the temperature to full cold.
- Turn the shower on and run for 5 minutes.
- Turn the temperature to full hot and run for a further 5 minutes.
Why is my Triton shower head dripping?
Why is water constantly dripping from my shower head? Water continuously dripping from the showerhead when the unit is switched off indicates a mechanical fault inside the flow control valve or solenoid valve depending on the model of shower. These parts are non-serviceable and will need replacing.
Why is water coming out of shower head?
The most common reason is that there is something restricting the water flow to the spout (for example, solder or something lodged in the pipe). Something is impeding the flow of water to the spout and causing it to back up and go out of the shower head.
Do I need a plumber or electrician to fix an electric shower?
Replacing an electric shower still requires plumbing and electrical experience, as your new shower may have higher wattage. Rather than attempting to tackle the job yourself, you should always call in a qualified plumber who will ensure your electric shower is replaced safely.
How do you fix the airlock in a Triton shower?
Complete an air test!
- Turn off pump.
- Remove shower head from hose.
- Let hose hang into bath or shower tray.
- Turn the temperature to full cold.
- Turn the shower on and run for 5 minutes.
- Turn the temperature to full hot and run for a further 5 minutes.
- Turn off the shower.
- Wait at least 20 minutes.