Cold Shower

[alexdsn9]

I have just moved into a new home with a Gainsborough shower. On our first viewing i turned it on and it ran hot for around 5 minutes. Since moving on it hasn’t stayed hot for more than 10 seconds. I have no idea about these kinds of things and any advice is appreciated.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I have just moved into a new home with a Gainsborough shower. On our first viewing i turned it on and it ran hot for around 5 minutes. Since moving on it hasn’t stayed hot for more than 10 seconds. I have no idea about these kinds of things and any advice is appreciated.

Assuming and electric shower.... Does it remain hot, if it is tested, with the shower head removed - just the bare, open pipe?

 

[alexdsn9]

I don’t know how to remove the shower head honestly, I would try with the help of youtube but my tools are limited to a few screwdrivers and a hammer

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I don’t know how to remove the shower head honestly, I would try with the help of youtube but my tools are limited to a few screwdrivers and a hammer

Fingers, should be enough - unscrew the knurled connection, when the pipe joins the head. Usually there is a soft rubber washer between the two parts - don't lose it.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Assuming and electric shower.... Does it remain hot, if it is tested, with the shower head removed - just the bare, open pipe?

Most probably best to remove the hose as well.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Most probably best to remove the hose as well.

Which could make an awful lot of mess. Best to assume the hose is not obstructed first.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Which could make an awful lot of mess. Best to assume the hose is not obstructed first.

Good idea