PLEASE HELP! SHOWER LEAKING...MAIDEN IN DISTRESS!!

jenny01 · 26 Jul 2006

I have a Triton Rapide 4 shower. It has started leaking quite badly from a little overflow pipe at the back of the unit and when I lift the actual shower head and lead off its holder, I hear a 'gurgling' noise coming from the unit and more water pours out the overflow

Can it be fixed? If so what is it and is it a big job - I am quite good at DIY, but is this a complicated thing to fix ?...or should I just keep away from the July sales and buy a whole new shower instead.?!!

Many thanks Jenny

hodge · 26 Jul 2006

hi jenni,sounds like the Pressure Relief Device has gone-need to contact triton 02476 372222 or www.tritonshowers.co.uk to get replacement-these usually come in pairs and cost less than a tenner-they are really simple to fit and come with instuctions-as long as you can isolate your electric supply you'll be able to do it yourself in a few minutes.
The PRD usually goes because of a blockage/kink in the shower hose or head or a water supply problem-if you live in a hard water area problem is often limescale build up-triton have a really helpful customer service team and will talk you through it or if your not confident any plumber will be able to do it for you.
hope that helps

hodge

Diyisfun · 26 Jul 2006

Hodge..Nice reply from a newbieeee. Well done..Welcome

hodge · 26 Jul 2006

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jenny01 · 26 Jul 2006

Thanks very much guys for your help...Thought Knights in Shining Armour didn't exist anymore!...Will give Triton a ring to order the part and have a crack at fixing it.

hodge · 26 Jul 2006

any problems sorting it out post again jenny and someone will help-onceyou've fitted the PRD make sure you check the shower hose for kinks and blockages and the shower head as well otherwise may go again.

cheers
hodge

Agile · 26 Jul 2006

As usual when I hear the name Triton I mention that I have had a problem with one of their shower pumps which failed after three days.

Quite apart from the reliability of the product, their response was apalling!

Tony

jenny01 · 6 Aug 2006

Many thanks Hodge. Have replaced the Pressure Release Valve and the shower now works perfectly!

...Yippee! Regards, Jenny

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PLEASE HELP! SHOWER LEAKING...MAIDEN IN DISTRESS!!

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