Replacing o-ring seal(s)/cartridge in manual mixer shower

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

Mhy manual mixer is leaking (dripping slowly) and is gradually getting a little worse. So the seals must be worn (on the cartridge). But how do I access the cartridge to replace the seals. Or should I order a new cartridge up ?

Thanks for any help

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

manual mixers don't have a cartridge just a valve.

what shower make/model is it ?

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

yeah the valve, sorry.

it is a round dial type, wall mounted and the pipes not on show. i don't know if you prise the front bit of with a screwdriver or knife like you to with a tap top?

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

as you say start from the control knob inwards. some are easyer than others but depends what one it is.

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

it's a manual mixer 430 - and apparantly it does have a CARTRIDGE and MANUAL CARTRIDGE!! ???

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

sorry the cartridge is for the thermostatic type but the maniual cartridge is for the manual mixer, according to the aqualisa site.

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

yes its still called a cartridge as such but doesn't work like a thermostatic cartridge does more like a valve.
if its leaking from the control knob you'll find its the large seal that the cartridge sits on.

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

i have tried to get the front bit off (similar to a tap head) - but the smallest/thinnest screwdriver i have is too thick still! what can i use to do this?

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

according to the website there is a shroud seal and a gasket - maybe i should order up both parts?

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

the filter is part of the gasket.

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

oh yes just seen that.

ok so i need the normal shroud seal then?
how do i get to it though!!

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

have you not got a pic of the shower broken down inits seperate parts ?

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

yes, on the website is shows one. i don't have the instructions anymore, the shower is over 10 years old!

seco services · 15 Nov 2008

its easy just to follow the pic, remove the name plate, unscrew the control knob, then the next one etc. the cartridge is four screws.
it'll all fall into place when you start.

reneel · 15 Nov 2008

i am def. supposed to remove the name plate? as the diagram didn't say that... and i can't get it off easily, any tip to help me get it off without damaging the unit? it's plastic by the way also if that helps?

and i def. need to change the shroud seal ?

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