How to disassemble shower mixer?

[mattylad]

Hi all, how does this come off?

Do I need a special (and likely costly) spanner?


I want to clean the filters, before I attack it with the big teethed tools I want to check that it just needs to unscrew and what best to use for it?

Cheers.

 

[TCCHeating]

Wrap a cloth around it and use some grips

 

[mattylad]

Cheers, thought as much.

I have found what make it is.
https://www.showerspares.com/all_sh...idges/triton_thermostatic_cartridge_83308460/

Not cheap, I hope I can clean it out (assuming its got muck in it).

 

[mattylad]

Well I think it's that one.

BTW - is there any leeway in compatibility with cheaper cartridges?
Am I likely to find something far cheaper that fits or is it cheaper to simply get a new mixer?

 

[Madrab]

What's wrong with the shower? How old is it? You may also have to check the inlet filters too

 

[longdogs]

Well I think it's that one.

BTW - is there any leeway in compatibility with cheaper cartridges?
Am I likely to find something far cheaper that fits or is it cheaper to simply get a new mixer?

Best to get the correct cartridge from the manufacturer or showerdoctor if they have it.

 

[mattylad]

Well, disassembled all, not much to clean as it wasnt really mucky.

But after reassembly it now works better - perhaps something was stuck.
Problem solved and if it goes again I now know what to do and what bit I need (and that I wont get it but will replace with a cheaper shower).

Cheers.

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• mattylad
• 16 Oct 2015

Triton thermostatic cartridge for mixer shower