Mira 915 flow valve

[woodbines]

My Mira surface shower unit will not turn off properly. This has been going on for some time. I was thinking to stop the mains and take out the valve to see the condition of the O-rings etc. I don't want to spend the £100+ on a new valve, when the bathroom is going to be re-fitted soon, but the leaking shower is driving us nuts. Would taking out the valve just to have a look a bad idea? I am concerned I may damage the rings and then make the leak worse.
Advice truly welcome here.

 

[Resolute]

Taking out tge valve shouldnt cause any problems. If you phone Mira then they may give you a one off price to come and fix it.

 

[woodbines]

that was quick! Isn't this something I could do myself? It cannot be so difficult to repair?
But I will call Mira as well.

 

[Resolute]

Getting the valve out is pretty easy so you'd be fine, but if it is faulty then not sure how easy they are to fix.

The reason I mention Mira is that they're fee for fixing maybe less then the cost of a new valve!

 

[woodbines]

OK, I take your point. I will give them a call. Thanks.

 

[gas geyser]

if its such a simple diy job why ask advice in the 1st place?

 

[woodbines]

if its such a simple diy job why ask advice in the 1st place?

I didn't know if I would damage the valve by taking it out, lots of o-rings etc, that's why i wanted to find out if anyone had prior experience.