Gainsborough 9.5

[pauljonesone]

When i turn my shower on, either hot or cold, water comes out of shower head, but also an overflow pipe at back of unit. can you please tell me what is wrong, and what i need to replace
thank you

 

[Steve]

The pressure relief valve has activated. You need a new one.

 

[pauljonesone]

Hi Steve,

does this come seperate from the "engine"? or need a whole new "engine"

thanks

 

[Steve]

Turn off the power and open it up and look where the flexible shower pipe connects. There will be a little "spout" sticking off there, this should be where water is coming from. This is the pressure release and should be easy enough to swap.

www.showerdoc.co.uk

If you want to test where the water is coming from (to check), turn on the power AFTER you open it up. There are live parts very exposed when you open the cover, so you should always open it dead in case you catch something.

 

[pauljonesone]

Hi Steve,
thank you for your info, do you know where i can purchase the part please
thanks again

 

[Steve]

http://showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/gainsborough/gainsborough-9_5E.html

Find your shower and look for the part number for the "outlet pipe PRD" (PRD = pressure relief device)

Never used their service, and not sure if they are trade only.

 

[pauljonesone]

Thank you again Steve,

they sold the part online, so should have in a couple of days.

thank you for helping me

 

[Steve]

Before you fit it, check the hose and shower head for blockages - sometimes limescale can build up and cause the PRD to operate.

 

[pauljonesone]

Will do for sure
thank you steve