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Electric Shower Running Cold

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We have a shower that's about 3 years old (Triton Cara 9.5kw) and it was running hot and cold for a few days and now is completely cold

The pressure seems the same as it was before. All other water in the house is fine and no changes to anything recently.

I did unscrew the head/pipe to see if it was a limescale issue but still runs cold

Help!
2p off is still 2p off!

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  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Checked the electricity supply? Sounds like a dodgy pressure switch in the shower unit.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    The shower is powering up fine (lights coming on)

    How easy it is to replace the pressure switch? And is there a way to check it's that?
    2p off is still 2p off!
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    No easy way to check. It could just as easily be the thermostat or burned out element,but not so likely to be intermittent.
    The price of getting it repaired could easily outweigh the cost of a new one.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    Thanks, I did think that, that is it just better to get a new one

    It's not intermittent anymore, just cold!
    2p off is still 2p off!
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    If you go for new, try for the same model. that will avoid any re plumbing or cabling problems. If same not available check where pipework and cables enter.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    Good call, spotted one on Amazon that same kw
    2p off is still 2p off!
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