Can mixer tap on shower be serviced?

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

I have a mixer shower installed. This is the second one I've had, the last one suffering from the same problem as this one - namely, it drips and dribbles unless I tighten it closed so hard that my wife can't turn the shower on again.

The first one was replaced under warranty, but this one is now outside the warranty period.

As you'll see from the picture, I have taken off the front cover. Assuming there's a washer replacement required deep within, can I go further, armed with suitable tools, to rectify the problem, or are they "sealed" units?

Cant for the life of me recall the name of the shower, but I'm wanting to say "Ambassador". Could be wrong though. Can dig out paperwork this eve if its important.

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kevplumb · 24 Sep 2009

if you get the make you prob only need a service kit "o" rings etc

bathstyle · 24 Sep 2009

Agree, even if you can't get the service kit it might still be worth opening it up to check washer/o rings etc.

It might even be an option to replace the whole unit, check to see if the pipe cntres are 150mm.................

seco services · 24 Sep 2009

Gainsborough Ambassador mk1

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

wow u guys are great.

If I take off the next layer (by removing the split washer thingy (!)) will it all come to bits easily? I'll turn off the water before then!

Is it likely to be a simple rubber O ring back there somewhere? I'd like to see an exploded view before I started if anyone has one.

thanks so much

bathstyle · 24 Sep 2009

I looked at that before I posted earlier but thought it looked different

http://www.shower-spares.co.uk/gainsborough/ambassador_exposed_mk1.htm

It would be very handy if it had the same guts though, save a lot of money

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

bathstyle said:
I looked at that before I posted earlier but thought it looked different

http://www.shower-spares.co.uk/gainsborough/ambassador_exposed_mk1.htm

It would be very handy if it had the same guts though, save a lot of money

Not quite the same I think, but maybe similar inside. If so, which of those bits might be the offending article?

seco services · 24 Sep 2009

i'm only going on what the op told us Ambassador.

Gainsborough is the only Ambassador i can think off.
and as you say don'y match up.

bathstyle · 24 Sep 2009

My proffesional opinion is to replace the entire unit, this is the second identical shower, both have been problematic. Replace it with a recognised brand name, Mira, Trevi, Grohe, Aqualisa etc.

These service kits can often be a waste of time for a charging plumber to use as it isn't ever a guaranteed fix, as it's your own shower then still might be wrth servicing but it might be a waste of time

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

Sorry for the confusion. It was described as a Gainsborough by the place that sold it to me, but I now have the paperwork and its is one of these

£20 for a few washers? Rip-off Britain?

Anyway, it looks and sounds like a) its a tricky job and b) its a carp shower anyway. Wasn't cheap, mind.

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

bathstyle said:
Agree, even if you can't get the service kit it might still be worth opening it up to check washer/o rings etc.

It might even be an option to replace the whole unit, check to see if the pipe cntres are 150mm.................

The manual I have found says a max of 145mm between inlet centres.... is that a strange size? the pipes dont have much play at all as I recall.

bathstyle · 24 Sep 2009

Hmmm, not too many manufacturers have centres that size I imagine.

Trevi CTV has adjustible centres, 147mm to 155mm, any play in the pipe work?

5mm movement will open up a whole world of choice.

Here's the trevi valve anyway:-

http://www.trevishowers.co.uk/files/tech_compact.jpg

WabbitPoo · 24 Sep 2009

Thanks to all for the help. Will take off the offending article and see what play there is in the pipes.

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