Why is my electric shower not turning on?
You may find that the electric shower switch is not working as your shower fails to turn on. A faulty solenoid valve coil is generally the reason for this problem. The light on your shower failing to turn on points to a solenoid coil fault.
How do you clean a bristan shower mixer?
Pour vinegar into a plastic bag then place the bag over the shower head so that the head is submerged in the water. Leave for 30 minutes then remove. Rinse the shower head with a cloth and turn the water on to flush out any remaining limescale. An old toothbrush will also help with cleaning the nozzles.
What to do when shower wont turn on?
What You Need To Do When Your Shower Won’t Turn Off
- Tighten The Faucet Handle .
- Replace The Cartridge (Two Handle)
- Replace The Hot/Cold Assembly Pieces (Single knob shower valve)
- Repair A Ball Shower Faucet.
What causes a shower not to work?
Water not coming out of a shower head properly can mean that there’s a clogged shower head, a problem with the shower head attachment to the shower arm, valves are shut off to the main water supply, or a more serious issue with the pipes in a home.
How do I make my bristan shower hotter?
Turn the spindle of the thermostatic cartridge anti-clockwise to make the shower hotter and clockwise to make it cooler until the desired temperature has been reached. Check that the pressures do not exceed the specification for the product. Cartridge seals damaged, replace as necessary.
Why is the shower not working?
Why does my Bristan shower run so cold?
You have probably knackered the cartridge. Unequal pressures are not the issue. Bristan make their showers to work on a pressure ratio of 5:1 (like most companies) so unequal pressure problems will only normally pop up if your gravity hot cold mains.
Can a tap washer fail on a Bristan shower?
Tap washers fail, it is one on those things, it can happen to Deva and Armitage too, so giving up on Bristan after one failure is, well foolish in my mind but hay each to their own. Same thing hete, Bristan coming out to fit second replacement. Less than a year old. Pipes are hot but water tepid.
What should I soak my Bristan cartridge in?
To service your product you will need to remove the valve or cartridge (specific instructions on how to remove the valve or cartridge is detailed in the Fitting Instructions of your product). Once removed, soak the cartridge in a bowl with a 50/50 solution of warm water a white vinegar.
What do you need to know about Bristan taps?
If you do not have an overflow, then you will need an unslotted waste. What are Bristan taps made of? All tap bodies are manufactured from brass. Most are then plated in chrome, however we also use gold and coloured finishes.