Taping over an outflow pipe on electric shower - safe?

[wappingwench]

Hi, just a quick plea for advice before I try a temporary fix (apologies if this is a ridiculous question as I'm a total DIY novice) - our new house has a Triton electric shower. When you turn it on, all the water pours out of the outflow pipe at the bottom of the unit, with only a trickle coming out of the shower head.

We took the head and hose off and descaled them, and the water came out a little better - however, we discovered that when we put a finger over the outflow pipe, the water came out of the shower at full pressure.

Would it be safe to tape over this pipe with electrical tape as a temporary fix? The shower is virtually unusable as it is, and we can't afford to call anyone out as we've only just moved in (first time buyers after years in rented flats, so we're used to the landlord paying to fix things! )

If it's hideously dangerous and we should leave it alone, please do say - I don't really fancy blowing myself up/electrocuting myself after only a week in our new house!

Many Thanks!

 

[seco services]

Not advisable as it is a safety device and you'll just cause more damage in the shower unit.

Change the prd takes less than 1/2 hour and only cost around £15 for the part.
What model triton is it ?

 

[ChrisOxford]

Why might the PRD have operated in the first place, Seco? Or do they just die of old age sometimes?

 

[seco services]

Why might the PRD have operated in the first place, Seco? Or do they just die of old age sometimes?

Restricted flow through the heat can causes pressure build up and blows the ball out of the prd.
Useally due to blocked shower head kinked or damaged inner hose within the hose or even changing the spray pattern on the head can cause it.

 

[ChrisOxford]

Thanks Seco.

So the OP needs to keep an eye on the hose/head to avoid repeat performance!

 

[seco services]

Yep.