shower

[i=p/u]

just had a call from someone who said their shower is jumping when on the high setting, they did tell me it only started happening when her hubby changed the pull cord switch as cord had snapped. would you say possibly trapped cable or could the shower be burning out,

i aint even changed a shower before but kno wont be difficult, any input guys really appreciated before i go have a look.

 

[Paul.M]

What do you mean by "jumping"?

Anyway, if they have told you that they changed the pull cord switch that's the first place I'd look. Check the terminations of each wire, length and if any burning/melting/discoloured connections.

Edit, forgot to mention cable size and shower rating but you know that anyway.

 

[ezzzekiel]

fixed a lot of problem showers but never a jumping one think you may need to expand on the probem

 

[i=p/u]

aye i take it just water cutting out and starting again, you know me just trying get a little info before i say you need new shower....

 

[Paul.M]

Loose termination in the switch is a strong possibility.

 

[telectrix]

frogs in the shower head?

 

[i=p/u]

when i turn on it works on the cold,but when i crank up the heat it looks like the power is cutting on and off aka jumping???

 

[telectrix]

could well be low water pressure causing the shower to cut out. if there are no bad connections, it's got to be the plumber's fault.

 

[i=p/u]

well the misses is telling me leave it alone , you dont have a clue you clown, but anyway the upstairs flat was claiming there water pressure was low, so wonder did he nick some of mine,hmmmmm

 

[telectrix]

all our road has that problem. whenever a tap is turned on the shower cuts out and goes cold. it's good fun when the missus is in the shower. fill kettle or flush the bog and she don't half yell.

 

[Spoon]

What make of shower is it? i thought that most shower have a 'low water pressure' indicator.

 

[Paul.M]

If this was a house and not a flat you could always put a water tank in the loft just feeding the shower. Benefits are that you always have water pressure, it doesn't matter what other taps are running, in the event of a drought you've got a tank of drinking water or you can still have a shower. Down side you'll have to get a plumber in or have a go yourself.

 

[telectrix]

you'll have to get a plumber in . ​now go and wash your mouth out with carbolic soap.

 

[electromonkey]

It could be a snake again!!!!

Run away!!!

 

[i=p/u]

defo african frog after a snake in the shower head

 

[i=p/u]

its a redring cant remember model

 

[telectrix]

"redring" snakes are usually garter snakes.

 

[i=p/u]

your an electrical orientated snake with a wind up megger up your beep beep that pops out your humor

 

[Paul.M]

Ipu, does this happen mainly in the mornings and early evenings? Neighbours turning on their own showers, washing machines, filling the sink to do the washing up etc. If its in a low water pressure area the shower will auto cut out if it gets below 1 bar of pressure (if I remember correctly). Tell the customer to make a note of the times it happens.

 

[dagrat]

its usually a redring when the supply pipes are reversed on the bidet........

 

[1shortcircuit]

its usually a redring when the supply pipes are reversed on the bidet........

LMAO

I would suspect water pressure.

Also Tel, the house I live in has the same problem when it comes to taps/toilet and water stopping. It can be fun.... until it happens the oneself. Of course it only happens to me when I have bubbles all over my face and can't see for s*** lol

 

[i=p/u]

the pressure is fine when on cold doesnt cut out its when you crank up the head, so this leads me to the heating rings/elements whatever they are arnt heating the water up to temp so cuts out, or ami completely wrong ..we'l get there together on my own , nay chance thx

 

[Octopus]

Are you in a hard water area? Low pressure and build up of limescale??

I have to admit I'd probably call my plumber mate in!

 

[i=p/u]

but murdock if it was limescale the cold would cut out too, would it not. it seems like when you try turn the heat up, thats just seems like,

if the heating element was burnt out would it still throw out water cold water while on high temp??

 

[ronaldo1049]

brown wire from heater to thermostat in the shower burnt out why