Triton electric shower problems

[sparky]

Has anyone else had problems with these showers. Called to loads of these with complaints of going hot and cold. Water pressure has been fine on all with no low pressure light lit. surely a manufacturers fault?🙁

 

[Puddle]

If going hot and cold,usually problem with flow rate,you can have correct pressure with flow rate to low,could be hose twisted or shower head scaled up,requires cleaning

could be kettle scaled but above most common faults

you will come across a lot of triton showers and 10's of thousands fitted,if basic model ,not expensive to replace,if lasts 4/5 years with every day use,still good value

imho

 

[sparky]

All these have been 6 months or so old so can rule out scale, all new build.

 

[Puddle]

If new build,maybe rubbish in the new mains pipe work laid causing blockages,check inlet filter if one fitted 🙁

 

[sparky]

So although pressure good from shower head, should use a flow cup to check flow rate. Would explain why weve had so many. Shower pipes never flushed before showers are fitted!

 

[WHPES]

Never rated Triton electrics. Seem to have a habit of going t**s up just after the warranty has run out. Have one here which the water won't turn off unless you kill the power on the main pullcord. Will get round to replacing it with a Mira one day.

 

[sparky]

Thanks everyone for advice. Triton man, was hoping there was a quick fix but may be worth talking to triton in case there is more i can do without getting them involved. Thanks for info will look into it.

 

[Fix_it]

Never rated Triton electrics. Seem to have a habit of going t**s up just after the warranty has run out. Have one here which the water won't turn off unless you kill the power on the main pullcord. Will get round to replacing it with a Mira one day.

Hi WHPES just carried out a repair to a Triton shower re;- won't turn off unless you disconnect power via the pull cord. The fault is caused by the dropper capacitor 0.1uf capacitor on the mains power board pcb. (the one with the relays). Less than 60p at Maplins and cheaper than £60 quid for a new board. Hope that helps. Regards, Fixit

 

[Croydon2306]

Help needed!!

I cleaned around the the shower unit this morning and since then, I turn the dial round to turn off the water and it doesn't turn off, whilst also making a really loud whirring noise. I turned it off at the power socket for a few hours. Turned power back on after 6 hours, fine for 10 mins, but the water started to come out in full pressure itself back on (dial still at power off though) with the loud noise again. Had to turn power off again at socket. Do you think water going into the shower box unit would have caused this?

 

[jessimmo]

hi my triton cara shower has all of a suddenstarted spurting water from the little overflow pipe .. plz help ...

 

[SimonG]

Needs a new prd. Or a decent shower fitting.

Have you been messing with the hose or shower head, if it kinks or partially blocks then this can cause it.

 

[Unregistered]

hi.. i was taking a shower at the time this happened

 

[jessimmo]

Simon G .... i don't understand prd .. i was under the shower at the time this happened

 

[SimonG]

Pressure relief device, which is basically a safety valve.

 

[SimonG]

Once it goes it needs a new one. Also need to check the reason for it activating.

 

[jessimmo]

Simon G thanku ... from jessimmo

 

[Cardiff Plumber]

Hi Jess,

Try ShowerDoctor.co.uk - Secure Online Shop

for spares.

 

[Unregistered]

Hi whilst taking a shower the water goes very hot after about 3 minutes then the low pressure light comes on and the water goes cold ,how can this be rectified ,many thanks Joann .

 

[Best]

Hi whilst taking a shower the water goes very hot after about 3 minutes then the low pressure light comes on and the water goes cold ,how can this be rectified ,many thanks Joann .

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[spanner]

Flow Pressure sensor, pin hole in diaphragm stabilizer valve seal.

 

[Dotty]

Closed.

Because I'm getting fed up with unregistered accounts.

 

[Dan]

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