Why does my shower stop and start?
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. If you find the shower stops working completely, or indeed cuts off (very often when you have soap in your hair) this is the culprit.
Can a shower flow valve be a problem?
If they are both fully open, then it could be a problem with your showers flow valve inside the shower. If this is the case, they will need replacing. We cover this issue in a lot more detail in our dedicated video on hot & cold water cycling.
What happens if your shower pump is too strong?
Firstly, you could be damaging the plumbing system. If the flow is noticeably too strong, this could be having an impact on the rest of the system. Secondly, you could be wasting a lot of water. This could add serious £££ on your water bill. Finally, you could be using stored hot water too fast.
Why is there no water coming out of my 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. If you find the shower stops working completely, or indeed cuts off (very often when you have soap in your hair) this is the culprit. It’s usually the coil that breaks down.
What to do if your shower pump is blocked?
Most high quality shower pumps will come with a bleed switch. This will allow you to follow the instructions in your shower pump installation guide to bleed the pump. Failing this, you may need to contact a plumber. Blocked Pump Filters One of the most common issues with a newly fitted shower pump is blocked pump filters.
Why does my shower water stop flowing after a few minutes?
When the hot water arrives, temperature is great but after about 5 mins the flow reduces to a dribble even though pump is running. So, with my own diagnosis being a possible air lock, I took various parts of the pipes apart to remove/cure the problem.
If they are both fully open, then it could be a problem with your showers flow valve inside the shower. If this is the case, they will need replacing. We cover this issue in a lot more detail in our dedicated video on hot & cold water cycling.
Why does my Triton shower have a flow valve?
Depending on the manufacturer and shower model, a flow valve could be either a very simple, like the Redring valve above on the left, or a fairly sophisticated device, like the stabiliser valve/pressure switch assembly used in many Triton showers seen on the right. Number 3: The shower is absolutely cold!
What to do if your electric shower stops working?
Electric shower problems: 5 most common faults (and what causes them). If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
