Triton T80i shower leaking (not PRD)

[tmasa]

The shower is fairly new (was fitted a while ago but we didn't use it for a year because of an electrical issue), so it might be manufacturing fault. Can't recall it leaking straight after installation though.

Everything inside looks clean and in order, no scale etc.

Would applying a thin layer of silicone where metal surface connects to the plastic help ?
Or were can get a replacement O ring for this part ? Most of the links elsewhere are about PRD/stabiliser/solenoid.

Thanks

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[simond]

Just asking the obvious, I take it there isn't a thread insert on the right missing?

 

[tmasa]

I took it off for photo, its in the middle of the picture, hanging on the green yellow wire

 

[simond]

That is a crimp?

 

[tmasa]

Ah that one, no I think it is intended, it is in plastic on that side

 

[simond]

I suggest you get a new O ring, Triton used to be good with spares, had a dedicated web site.

http://secure.tritonshowers.co.uk/spares

 

[tmasa]

Can't see it there http://secure.tritonshowers.co.uk/e...-electric-shower.html?spares=true#prettyPhoto

Would silicone trick work ?

 

[simond]

Water leaking out onto live connections in an electric shower?

Ring Triton on Monday for the o ring.

 

[tmasa]

That's earth, not live, right?

 

[simond]

The cutout has two 230v lugs on it, does it not?

Your funeral if you get it wrong, maybe literally.

 

[Stadan20]

Just get it replaced ......

 

[tmasa]

The whole unit ? It only had like 1 month of use since installed.

 

[Burnerman]

If the thread insert has come adrift, surely the cover can't pull down on the O ring properly?
John

 

[Stadan20]

Replace the whole shower. T80z should fit nicely I reckon

 

[tmasa]

If the thread insert has come adrift, surely the cover can't pull down on the O ring properly?
John

It only looks rusty, but seems to fix it in place firmly enough.

Forgive my ignorance, but is there any obvious reason why I can't use silicone to fix it?