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Thermostatic bar mixer shower problem

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sheilavw
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we have a Thermostatic bar mixer shower , had for 2 years. no make on it.water coming from bath taps and basin which is same feed is fine. Water from shower not hot enough and even turning it up to 55 doesnt make it hotter. Any ideas anyone?

This is a link to the item.

http://www.bps-direct.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_13&products_id=124

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  • dreaddan
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    IIRc they have a filter in them that needs cleaning from time to time.
  • sheilavw
    sheilavw Posts: 1,607 Forumite
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    dreaddan wrote: »
    IIRc they have a filter in them that needs cleaning from time to time.


    Many thanks for the reply, do you know where the filter is hidden ?.
  • BobProperty
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    sheilavw wrote: »
    Many thanks for the reply, do you know where the filter is hidden ?.
    I looks like some Aqualisa types, so if it is the same it has them where the unit fit onto the two pipes which come into the back of the unit. The alternative is that the cartridge has packed up. Did it work OK for the 2 years and then suddenly start mis-behaving or has this happened gradually? How hard is the water where you are, too?
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  • sheilavw
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    BobProperty wrote: »
    I looks like some Aqualisa types, so if it is the same it has them where the unit fit onto the two pipes which come into the back of the unit. The alternative is that the cartridge has packed up. Did it work OK for the 2 years and then suddenly start mis-behaving or has this happened gradually? How hard is the water where you are, too?


    The unit appears soild with no way of getting into it, unless you get at it by
    taking the end caps / knobs off ?. Or are the filters actually just inside the
    pipes ?. Yes it worked ok and I seem to remember over time turning the
    temp up while having a shower, which says to me that theres a good chance
    of it being slightly blocked.......no idea how hard the water is im afraid.
  • BobProperty
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    sheilavw wrote: »
    The unit appears soild with no way of getting into it, unless you get at it by
    taking the end caps / knobs off ?. Or are the filters actually just inside the
    pipes ?.
    It's more a case of seeing it and working out how to get it apart if you can't get any instructions showing how. The Aqualisa that looks like it, the body comes apart in two pieces, top and bottom. The knobs are either pull off or held by small screws. See what I mean about either knowing it exactly or seeing it to take it apart?
    sheilavw wrote: »
    Yes it worked ok and I seem to remember over time turning the
    temp up while having a shower, which says to me that theres a good chance
    of it being slightly blocked.......no idea how hard the water is im afraid.
    http://www.dwi.gov.uk/pubs/hardness/index.htm#4
    Hard water details and map.
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • Mick-Xjr
    Mick-Xjr Posts: 3 Newbie
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    BobProperty wrote: »
    It's more a case of seeing it and working out how to get it apart if you can't get any instructions showing how. The Aqualisa that looks like it, the body comes apart in two pieces, top and bottom. The knobs are either pull off or held by small screws. See what I mean about either knowing it exactly or seeing it to take it apart?

    http://www.dwi.gov.uk/pubs/hardness/index.htm#4
    Hard water details and map.


    Many thanks for the reply......ive just registered myself rather than use
    the wifes account. I'll take the thing apart this week and have a good
    look at it, so many thanks for your help, its much appreciated.

    Oh and we are in the slightly hard to moderate water area.;)

    Cheers.

    Mick.
  • BobProperty
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    Mick-Xjr wrote: »
    ....Oh and we are in the slightly hard to moderate water area.;)
    So am I but my water is soft, so don't treat that map as an absolute.;)
    I think it unlikely though that it would have scaled up badly in 2 years if the guide is correct.
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • Mick-Xjr
    Mick-Xjr Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Only just got around to having a look at this problem. I took the unit
    off completely and there are filters in the end of each pipe that come
    out of the unit itself,....the filters are ok but there is no way of getting
    into the unit to check the thermostat, so its looks like a replacement
    is in order. :angry:
  • Mick-Xjr
    Mick-Xjr Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Just managed to find a new unit for 30 quid locally, so collecting
    it tomorrow....im a happy bunny now!. :j
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