Dolphin 860 Bathroom Shower stopped working - Help!

OGB03

Hi all. Am looking for some electrical advice here please.

I have a Dolphin installed Dolphin 860 shower in my bathroom and the activation corded switch has stopped working. The little red light on the switch on the ceiling it seems is now permanently on, so when I pull it, nothing happens. As such I can't now turn the shower on or off.

I may mistakenly suspect that the solution to this problem is really easy. Maybe a fuse needs changing, the cord leading to the unit has somehow been disconected or there is a mystery reset switch or something, but I don't know.

I would really appreciate an accurate diagnosis to what the problem is, and an opinion on whether there is a relatively easy 'fix' that I can perform to rectify it. Of course safety and money saving are essential here.

If no one knows what the problem is or what's causing it, does anyone know of a website that might be able to troubleshoot this appliance either for diagnosis or problem solving.

I would really appreciate your help and advice on this matter as due to being hospitalised for some time, money is tight and stress levels are very high.

Thanks in advance

OGB:cheesy:

Alan_M_2

Although the shower is connected to this switch it's a seperate item and available through an electrical wholesaler (don't go to the big DIY sheds you'll pay twice as much).

The plastic rocker in the switch itself has broken and it's simply a case of ordering a new switch plate and pull cord.

Just order a new one of these:-

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Pull_Cords_All/Pull_Cord_B/index.html

Your shower will be connected to it's own fuse in your fuse box, or should be, the rating of this fuse (trip switch) will be either 45 amp or 50amp. go take a look and buy the suitable pull switch at the same rating.

Oh, I've always bought MK switches, a little more expensive, but better quality and they do last longer.

OGB03

Thanks Alan M.

I checked out the link, and although it doesn't look like the same type I have in my bathroom, can you confirm that they are all generic and do the same thing, but may look a bit different. How will I know whether I need a 45 or 50amp unit? I'm guessing there may be some indication inside the part...

I'll turn the electricity off first then detach the unit. It does look like it may have a 'cover' and then a main unit attached to the ceiling but I could be wrong. Should I take a photo of the switch and post it here?

What can I expect to find inside the unit regarding wiring? How many wires/how easy/common sense will it be to connect/disconnect?

Sorry to ask so many probably obvious questions, but I am going to attempt to do this myself. Wouldn't be so urgent, but I can't get down that low into the bath any more after hosp! _pale_

Alan_M_2

If you're unsure, take a photo then we can have a look.

Whatever trip switch/fues the shower is connected to will either be rates at 45amp (more likely) or 50 amp, this then governs which switch you buy.

Generally these pull switches are generic, design just differs between manufacturers.