shower not working

[low drains drifter]

I'm not getting water coming out of my shower. The lights are on and there is water to the bathroom taps. Any suggestions?

 

[Elkato531]

Gonna need a bit more info on the shower. A pic might help.

 

[low drains drifter]

Gonna need a bit more info on the shower. A pic might help.

 

[oilhead]

Failed solenoid in the shower?

 

[CountryFan]

Failed solenoid in the shower?

Usually, unless not enough voltage on supply?

 

[low drains drifter]

Failed solenoid in the shower?

I think it's going to have to be a new shower; not worth repairing, even though just over a year old.

 

[CountryFan]

I think it's going to have to be a new shower; not worth repairing, even though just over a year old.

Solenoid is a heck of a lot cheaper than a new shower.

 

[low drains drifter]

Solenoid is a heck of a lot cheaper than a new shower.

fair point but replacing the solenoid might invalidate the warranty

 

[CountryFan]

fair point but replacing the solenoid might invalidate the warranty

So are you making a claim under the warranty? If not, then why bother about invalidating the warranty if fitting new?

 

[Jurassicspark]

Usually, unless not enough voltage on supply?

I don't know if your shower has one but it's worth checking the filter first.

Low flow can also trip the thermal trip. Any isolating valves feeding the shower?

Before installing a new solenoid, check if the shower is receiving the correct voltage, then measure the resistance of the solenoid valve, if it's ol or a high resistance then it's given up.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Have you tested with the hose detached.

It could be a clapsed rubber hose

 

[low drains drifter]

So are you making a claim under the warranty? If not, then why bother about invalidating the warranty if fitting new?

decided to see if I can wangle anything from the 2 year warranty. Who would be responsible for the fitting charge?

 

[low drains drifter]

I don't know if your shower has one but it's worth checking the filter first.

Low flow can also trip the thermal trip. Any isolating valves feeding the shower?

Before installing a new solenoid, check if the shower is receiving the correct voltage, then measure the resistance of the solenoid valve, if it's ol or a high resistance then it's given up.

not sure if there is a filter. don't think there are any isolating valves. I'm not a techy person; better leave it to the experts. not sure if I'm allowed to touch the electrics in a rental property anyway; I know I can't touch the gas.

 

[low drains drifter]

Have you tested with the hose detached.

It could be a clapsed rubber hose

good point; didn't think of that.

 

[Jurassicspark]

not sure if there is a filter. don't think there are any isolating valves. I'm not a techy person; better leave it to the experts. not sure if I'm allowed to touch the electrics in a rental property anyway;

Ask the landlord to do something about it.

I know I can't touch the gas.

Correct.