PRD leak from Triton shower - all the time - please help!

[VanessaG]

Hiya I have a Amber 3 shower which hasn't been used in at least 3 months.

Yesterday the PRD activated and its leaking non-stop, even when the shower is off.

I've read loads of helpful info about replacing PRDs but not seen a post where there is a constant leak and am worried about the cause.

Its in a freezing cold downstairs bathroom where the cistern water has already frozen twice. The hose wasn't kinked, showerhead doesn't have obvious limescale/blockage and the PRD wasn't activated by trying to use the shower as its not been used for ages.

Anyone have any ideas please??

 

[oilhead]

If other components have frozen in the room, then it is most likely that something in the shower has frozen and now thawed. Inspect the internals and it will become clear, I would think.

 

[seco services]

as said it probably froze and has blown the prd.
as for leaking constant it should only leak till the heat cans empty if shower not in use.

 

[VanessaG]

Thanks guys (that was very quick!!)

I've managed to stop the water supply to the downstairs bathroom and will turn it back on again tomorrow and take the front cover off - from what you've suggested OH I'll be able to see whats leaking/thawing internally?

Cheers x

 

[seco services]

the prd is located on the outlet pipe at the bottom of the shower.
new one about £9.