Shower Head

[ferral]

I replaced the shower head on my electric shower. The old one no longer gave a spray but as the rubber nozzel lining had come away from the plastic shower head, all I got was the effect of turning on a tap. The new shower head makes water pour out of the shower unit on the wall. I'm guessing due to a build up of pressure.Can I do anything? Is there a way other than hit and miss to tell if a shower head will work properly?

 

[Nige F]

You can get specific heads for electric showers.........usually smaller/fewer holes than other types

 

[JPC]

water from the shower unit ?

have i fitted the washer to both ends ?

 

[ferral]

Thanks for the replies

I bought the head from B&Q it says on the packet that it is suitable for an electric shower.

Both of the rubber washers are in place.

Is there anything else it could be?

 

[ferral]

Oh and the water is appearing to come out from the shower unit. If I take the shower head off it doesn't leak and if I place my thumb over some of the water coming out of the hose it starts again