Recent content by Beev

I've tried all of Chris R's suggestions and the shower still went cold shortly after 7 this morning. The obvious solution that we get up earlier was met with a particually frosty response from the girlfriend. I'll get the valve replaced (thanks for your comment oilman - I'll make sure the...

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. :) I'll have a play around with the shower tonight and ensure there is nothing restricting the flow etc. If not it sounds like I'll need to get a plumber out to have a look at the diverter valve. Is that the kind of spare that a plumber should carry...

There should be no other demand for any water (hot or cold) as no taps or appliances are on. Plus the combi isn't firing so it cannot be supplying hot water anywhere else. For some reason the shower just isn't demanding hot water from the combi which makes me think that the thermostatic...

Thanks BAHCO, I will do the bucket check but it'll be Monday before i can post the results. However, as you note I am fairly sure the issue is the water pressure in the morning. The flow rate from the other taps is noticably slower. However I'm struggling to understand why all the other...

We've just moved into a new house with a combi-boiler system. The shower is fitted with what looks like a thermostatic mixer valve (although it could be presure balanced - Is there an easy way to tell from the outside?). The only branding on the valve and shower is "Marti" which I've yet to...