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6 Responses to “ My shower has stopped working!!! I have power to the shower unit but no water flow when I turn the knobs, any? ”

1. DublinPlumber // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   Hi, it could be a few things
   1.Airlock ,Did you run a bath or use a large amount of water just b4 this occurred?
   2.Solenoid switch, if this is ‘gone’ water will not flow.
   3.Filter, Was there a gradual drop in flow rate over time?
   4.Filter, Large blockage has got into pipework,(rare) such as debris from the attic ,insulation ,christmas decorations,mice , birds, etc.
   Warning!!
   Do not open the shower cover with the electricity on , voltage in an electric shower is supplied at high amperage and is therefore extremely dangerous.

2. Scouse // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   I am going to spell this incorrectly. The solenoid has bunrt out and needs replacing. Don’t ask me how this is done because I always call in an electrician

3. Irram // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   Unscrew your showerhead. If you get good pressure then, you will need to clean/ replace the showerhead.

4. nosdda // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   There is a small plastic filter on the cold inlet to the shower. Unscrew it and check that it is clear. If that is okay, then the solenoid valve has failed.

5. D2 // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   if you seem to remember one then that would be the first thing i would check

6. robert22061954 // Dec 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

   It seems 1 or 2 have already told you the answer.
   The solenoid has failed.
   If this is a Triton Shower You can contact them on 02476372222.
   They will be able to tell you if the part is available or if a compatible shower unit is available.
   I suggest you get a tradesman to change this for you if you don’t feel confident.