Hi Lads,
Hopefully someone can help me with this one.
I've been happly using the triton shower for a few years now, it's about 3 years old. During the week I think I noticed the motor making a little more noise, but couldn't be sure. Anyhow, turned it on thismorning, and only cold water came out, and pressure is very low. Any ideas?... orange light still on, making the normal (loudish) ...
First remove the hose from the shower unit in case there is a kink causing a blockage
Possible filter blockage which reduces the flow and cuts out the heating element .The motor noise is usually related to a lack of sufficient water which causes a higher pitch in the motor.
Some filters are easily accessable though others require some knowledge to reach.
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Originally Posted by maperoo
Hi Lads,
Hopefully someone can help me with this one.
I've been happly using the triton shower for a few years now, it's about 3 years old. During the week I think I noticed the motor making a little more noise, but couldn't be sure. Anyhow, turned it on thismorning, and only cold water came ...
thx guys... althouh not quite there yet.
I took off the cover and cleaned the filter and it's still te same.. low pressure and cold.
While cleaning the filter I've confirmed the pressure coming in to the shower filter is fine, so not sure what next.. any ideas?
Cheers
Hi
You have not posted the model which would be helpful, I had a similar problem with a Triton T90 and the cause was a faulty micro switch.
These little units can fail over time due to the relativly heavy current passing thru a light contact.
If there is any discolouration on the pins it/they are prob goosed.
Replacements are available from Radionics.
Cheers
Assuming you have checked the shower hose connection (sometimes its the simple things!!) and you are happy with the supply pressure you may have an airlock. I'd suggest ringing a triton helpline where the engineers could walk you through the procedure on how to purge the air. As previously suggested it means manually pushing a micro switch or a 'paddle' (as in a Mira shower) Make sure power is ...
Sorry to crash the Triton party but I've a MIRA Elite 2 electric shower with occasional probs similar to the OP's. Any insights on how to sort out folks??
Mira replace the Elite 2 with the Elite XS, probably due to some design fault. If your problem is only occasional it may be due to occasional low water flow.Are there other people using a lot of water at the same time when it happens? Defintely check the filter /shower head/hose/could be an airlock (specially after you've cleaned the filter )
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Originally Posted by Robbie71
Mira replace the Elite 2 with the Elite XS, probably due to some design fault. If your problem is only occasional it may be due to occasional low water flow.Are there other people using a lot of water at the same time when it happens? Defintely check the filter /shower head/hose/could be an airlock ...
Mira replace the Elite 2 with the Elite XS, probably due to some design fault. If your problem is only occasional it may be due to occasional low water flow.Are there other people using a lot of water at the same time when it happens? Defintely check the filter /shower head/hose/could be an airlock (specially after you've cleaned the filter )
Quote: Originally Posted by Robbie71 Mira replace the Elite 2 with the Elite XS, probably due to some design fault. If your problem is only occasional it may be due to occasional low water flow.Are there other people using a lot of water at the same time when it happens? Defintely check the filter /shower head/hose/could be an airlock (specially after you've cleaned the filter ) Cheers Robbie71, will try that to see if it is an airlock....
Quote: Originally Posted by maperoo Hi Lads, Hopefully someone can help me with this one. I've been happly using the triton shower for a few years now, it's about 3 years old. During the week I think I noticed the motor making a little more noise, but couldn't be sure. Anyhow, turned it on thismorning, and only cold water came out, and pressure is very low. Any ideas?... orange light still on, making the normal (loudish)...
Hi You have not posted the model which would be helpful, I had a similar problem with a Triton T90 and the cause was a faulty micro switch. These little units can fail over time due to the relativly heavy current passing thru a light contact. If there is any discolouration on the pins it/they are prob goosed. Replacements are available from Radionics. Cheers
Sounds like the same problem I had - the carbon brushes on the motor may be worn out. They are a doddle to change and can be got from the main Tritron dealer in Maynooth. Should cost you less than 20 for a new set of brushes.
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