How long should a shower pump last?

Kjw

We've had a Stuart Turner showermate pump for just under 3 years, and I'm told it is not 'servicable' and needs to be replaced. This was one of their more expensive models (negative head) and I am utterly bewildered as to why it is firstly broken, and secondly not repairable. Aside from the cost, surely we shouldn't be throwing things away after only 3 years.... can anyone offer any advice?
:mad

EssexExile

The pump that was here when we moved in lasted another 12 years then I replaced it with one that was left in the garage by the previous owners, that lasted 3. While putting in it's replacement, & following the instructions to the letter, I noticed a plumbing modification that had been done about 5 years ago & shouldn't have been. That was probably the cause of the pumps failing. I have a Stuart Turner now but it's only been in a year so it's too early to tell! I did notice that their new "whisper quiet" pumps are ever so slightly quieter than my 20 year old ones!

George_Michael

Current Showermate pumps are shown as having a 3 year manufacturers guarantee so your one might well be the same.
Have you contacted Stuart Turner to see what they say?


http://www.stuart-turner.co.uk/products/showermate/

Head_The_Ball

The one and only shower pump I have ever had lasted 18 years from installation until we sold the house it was in 6 years ago. It was in use at least twice a day in a gravity system with a cold water tank in the loft.

It may still be working.

It was mainly metal construction and not plastic. It sat on an anti vibration mat. I cannot recall the make.

What is yours made from?

kingfisherblue

Our shower pump (installed because no gravity to remove water in downstairs wetroom) has just failed. It was put in when the wetroom was built, so around 13 years ago.