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Thread: Triton Shower Fix

Started 3 months, 4 weeks ago 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) ...
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Joey the lips replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
If its still making noise i would guess the element not the motor have you tried showerdoc.co.uk There is a section on triton problems.

Robbie71 replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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.

Rosser replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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 ...

maperoo replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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

mikehn replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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

maperoo replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Cheers, Model is: Triton T900pi

Robbie71 replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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 ...

garbanzo replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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??

Robbie71 replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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 )

garbanzo replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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 ...

 

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maperoo
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Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-12 15:18:00)
Cheers, Model is: Triton T900pi
Robbie71
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Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-13 22:12:00)
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 )
garbanzo
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Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-14 17:40:00)
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....
Joey the lips
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Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-11 17:42:00)
If its still making noise i would guess the element not the motor have you tried showerdoc.co.uk There is a section on triton problems.
Rosser
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Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-11 23:17:00)
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)...
mikehn
1
user's latest post:
Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-12 15:02:00)
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
bralan
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user's latest post:
Triton Shower Fix
Published (2009-09-22 15:27:00)
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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