Gainsborough Princess Shower Spares

[Coaster]

Been looking into a problem with the shower..
sometimes when the control knob is turned the power doesnt come on, so turn it off then on again and ususally works then.

I've had the cover off but cant see any wires going to the control knob.
so... how do these flipping things work?
just need to know so I can fault find

 

[yardie]

Is the knob fitted directly onto the pcb?

 

[jj4091]

If it's this one http://www.showerdoc.com/gainsborough-princess-ii-shower-spares it sounds like a faulty pressure switch. Probably time for a new shower.

 

[Coaster]

No Yardie, theres no pcb or anything so guessing theres a mechanical type of activation based on water flow or something.

Yep that's the one JJ.. thanks for the info.. wasn't sure if I could fix it

 

[yardie]

I think maybe providing photos would help.

The knob is obviously connected to something. Turns on water supply which in turn activates a flow control switch which powers on the shower?

 

[jj4091]

I would have thought the price of the new press switch made it uneconomical to repair

 

[yardie]

Its not yet been established that it is in deed the press switch at fault, not that I am doubting you as it may well be.
Not sure how much that part is but whats the cost of a new shower and either a) the hassle of installing a replacement shower or b) cost of having someone else fit the new shower.

Seems to me that the cost of the part may be preferable to a) and/or b).

 

[delmel]

I would replace it (not with a Triton) but if you do make sure your cabling is ok for any increased power. Your old one may be 7.5kw, others are larger now.

 

[jj4091]

Its not yet been established that it is in deed the press switch at fault, not that I am doubting you as it may well be.
Not sure how much that part is but whats the cost of a new shower and either a) the hassle of installing a replacement shower or b) cost of having someone else fit the new shower.

Seems to me that the cost of the part may be preferable to a) and/or b).

If you look at the link the switch is £50 & would appear to be the only part that would give the symptoms described. All the other parts are discontinued so I guess it is pretty old. Personally I would not risk wasting £50 in those circumstances.

 

[yardie]

Would be nice to see a photo of the inner workings showing the components.

 

[jj4091]

Would be nice to see a photo of the inner workings showing the components.

Sorry but I'm puzzled as to what you think will show on a pic that is not on the parts diag.

 

[yardie]

Parts diag not very clear and out of interest I would like to see the physical parts.

 

[Coaster]

Thanks for all the info people.
I don't get regular access to a computer.

would have taken pics but my phone isn't a good spec. and don't have a camera.

was just looking to see if I could mend it and save a job re-drilling, fiddling with plumbing etc.. didn't realise how expensive the bits are

I'm just looking at the latest gainsborough showers and will get on fitting it.

thanks again everyone

 

[yardie]

Is it not a serviceable part, should be evident by looking at it.

 

[Coaster]

Is it not a serviceable part, should be evident by looking at it.

I've had the cover off but not examined it or how to get it out.
I'll have a look tonight, the parts are flipping expensive I think I'll change it instead of messing on fitting a new shower.

going by symptoms I'm not sure other components would cause the same effect.
I was in it yesterday and it suddenly went freezing cold.. then warmed up again without the led going out. lucky I have a bath tub lol

I'll have a closer look before messing on with a new unit.