tirton lp conceild shower cartridge

[Dave Walker]

hi all
hope you can help i have replaced a cartridge on a lp but it keeps leaking when water is turn on. i think this is from the o rings possably moving as i push the cartridge in. has antone else had the same problem and how did you get round this i have considerd glueing the o ring to the cartridge before i fitt it next but not sure if this would work or damage the oring any help would be greatfully recived
thanks dave

 

[on31ll]

wouldnt glue it as its not ment to be glued ! and there will be a replacement part avalible. maybe post a photo so we can advise ?

 

[Shower Engineer]

The LP valve can be very difficult to fit especially when it is a concealed valve. I keep a spare brass housing with a cart already fitted to it, remove the cart form the housing and pop it straight into the one in the wall, works easily most times.

As you probably haven't got a spare housing then first of all make sure there is no grease on the 'O' rings or cart, lightly smear silicone grease onto the brass housing only, insert the cart carefully about 20mm and then pull it out about 10mm then in another 20mm and out 10mm, you get the picture. When the cart sits correctly you will 'feel' that it is ok but it can be a real pain.

Hope that helps.

 

[Dave Walker]

thanks Shower Engineer will give this a go i have tryed everything i could think of for this. i was realy beging to think i am going to have to buy a brass housing but as you dont seam to be able to buy them with out a cart i will give this a go first. caan you buy just the body as i have just bought a new cart?

 

[lame plumber]

hit shower doctor .com to see what parts are available, they are great for helping out esp if you send in a photo, they will id the make model for you. I find them the best source of shower parts anywhere, more reliable than fleabay

 

[Dave Walker]

thanks lame i get my spares from national shower spares (showerspares.com) i find they are cheeper than shower doc and they i local to me so i can collect so no postage charge.