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what's wrong with my shower?

Andybez38 Posts: 1,773 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 1:50PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving

I have an electric shower what was working fine one min, untill i noticed a loss of pressure. On inspection i saw water flowing out a small black pipe behind the shower hose connection.

A new shower hose and head have been fitted recently so they're not scaled up. Is this a problem that can be repaired or is a new shower needed. The shower in question is a redring expressions 500 if anyone has knowledge of that model.

Thankyou in advance of any replies.

I came into this world with nothing and I'm gonna leave with nothing.

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Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 2:35PM

Good afternoon: Try this Redring forum

HTH

Canucklehead

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emilyt Posts: 2,051 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 2:37PM

Canucklehead wrote: »

Good afternoon: Try this Redring forum

HTH

Canucklehead

Thats one to add to my favourites thankyou:D

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Andybez38 Posts: 1,773 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:15PM

Canucklehead wrote: »

Good afternoon: Try this Redring forum

HTH

Canucklehead

Thanx for that but gf has asked same question on that form without replies. Thought some knowall on this site would know the answer.

I came into this world with nothing and I'm gonna leave with nothing.
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Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:27PM

Hi...the OH says it could be the pressure relief device....you said you have recently changed the shower head and hose...these aren't always compatible with a shower if the replacements aren't original spec. Have you checked the Redring website?

HTH

Canucklehead

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ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:31PM

Almost certainly a prv http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/redring/253.htm

Check your new shower head is suitable for electric showers.

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Andybez38 Posts: 1,773 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:38PM

ohreally wrote: »

Almost certainly a prv http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/redring/253.htm

Check your new shower head is suitable for electric showers.

I have taken the shower head and pipe off completely. When i held a large jug underneath the hose outlet (turned unit on) water still came fom the outlet and the black pipe behind.

I came into this world with nothing and I'm gonna leave with nothing.
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ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:50PM

Andybez38 wrote: »

I have taken the shower head and pipe off completely. When i held a large jug underneath the hose outlet (turned unit on) water still came fom the outlet and the black pipe behind.

This is likely because excess pressure will have activated the valve causing water to exit from the small vent pipe. Fit a new relief device.

Check if it's available...http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/applied-energy/redring/m20.htm?id=m20&brand=redring&x=14&y=10

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mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite

3 March 2009 at 8:50PM

Pressure relief valve
http://www.applied-energy.com/basket?add_item=19930&type=spares2

(if this is your shower, phone them and check)

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