dripping shower head

[ajc1]

Hi all,

My shower head is constantly dripping despite the knob being turned fully off on the shower valve. I've just moved into the house and it's a pretty old looking exposed Mira thermostatic mixer shower. Is the the valve faulty and repairable in the same way that a dripping tap just requires a new washer? I can only seem to see how to access the thermostat cartridge, not any washers etc. I assume replacing the shower head will achive nothing?

Thanks for any advice

 

[Softus]

Is the the valve faulty and repairable in the same way that a dripping tap just requires a new washer?

Yes, in principle, but they are more complex than taps.

I can only seem to see how to access the thermostat cartridge, not any washers etc.

Photo please?

I assume replacing the shower head will achive nothing?

Well it won't stop the dripping, but you'll have a new shower head.