hi can anyone shed any light on the problem i have. when the shower is in use a really smelly fish smell apppears in my hall which is right outside my bathroom. I had a 8.5kw shower before this one and had it replaced with a 9.5kw about six months ago but its only been in the last say 2 months that this smell has appeared. has anyone got a clue wat it is? many thanks
fishy smell when using shower
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PLEASE do not use that shower until this is sorted.
Tell us what sort of switch is controlling this shower, what MCB / fuse is at the consumer unit, what size cable is supplying the shower.
Open up the shower itself, check the wiring for signs of damage. open up the shower switch (in the hall?), check for signs of damage.
Again, do not use it until this is sorted.
Tell us what sort of switch is controlling this shower, what MCB / fuse is at the consumer unit, what size cable is supplying the shower.
Open up the shower itself, check the wiring for signs of damage. open up the shower switch (in the hall?), check for signs of damage.
Again, do not use it until this is sorted.
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gordo said:
Tried shower gel??
fishy smell is often associated with cheap plastics overheating.
I`d be checking connections not loose or charred.
Switch off at mains before checking or better still get a pro in
I`d be checking connections not loose or charred.
Switch off at mains before checking or better still get a pro in
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This fishy smell is characteristic of burnt bakelite, caused by overheating due to a loose connection or equipment being underrated. Bakelite was used moons ago as insulation and the manufacture of equipment such as fuse holders and switch bodies before thermoplastics. Needs an urgent investigation into the cause.
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DON'T USE IT!!!!!My son complained of a similar smell, I couldn't locate where it was coming from until I open the door of a cupboard in our dining room where our consumer unit is and saw smoke coming from said CU. I Immediately turner the supply off and called my Sparky (capital s=Respect!
he's a really good guy this happened on a Sat afternoon) who came and put in a new main CU switch, bus bar and a couple of heavy cables inside the CU which had melted due to the neutral meter tail into the CU not being tightened into its grip properly. If I'd been at my caravan for the weekend the result's could have been disastrous. This is the second time I've had problems with the main switch. I hope you read this although I'm a day late! Hairyjon
he's a really good guy this happened on a Sat afternoon) who came and put in a new main CU switch, bus bar and a couple of heavy cables inside the CU which had melted due to the neutral meter tail into the CU not being tightened into its grip properly. If I'd been at my caravan for the weekend the result's could have been disastrous. This is the second time I've had problems with the main switch. I hope you read this although I'm a day late!
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