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Title: shower probs Post by Raptor on Jan 2nd, 2005, 6:13pm l have recently been having what seems like a reduction in water flow at the showerhead. Jump in shower ,ok.then after a couple of minutes the flow of water from showerhead turns from a shower to a trickle.Had no probs with the shower since fitted 5 years ago.It is a Gainsborough 8.5kw.Is the shower unit on it`s way out or does this indicate a problem elsewhere in the system? |
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Title: Re: shower probs Post by Charlie_Farley on Jan 2nd, 2005, 7:19pm Turn on your sink taps (closest to the shower) and guess the same amount of water flow as your shower exudes and see if it does the same. It may be that your local authority has reduced the pressure in the area as so many consumers are hammering it over the holidays. This little test may confirm that. Secondly ensure your crutch valve where the water enters the house is fully on but beware cos it may blow the bottom out of your kettle. These simple tests can confirm that water is there and enough to create an effective shower. If they pass then look at the shower itself. |
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Title: Re: shower probs Post by Lectrician on Jan 2nd, 2005, 7:27pm CF has good advice there. I know some taps will start with a good flow, which deminishes after 30 seconds or so. I don't know if this is the same with showers, but I had a plumber 'rewind the worm' in my tap, in his words! Nothing worse than a dodgy shower ;) |
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Title: Re: shower probs Post by Raptor on Jan 2nd, 2005, 11:58pm Thanks for the replies lad`s but after an hours nagging off shmbo i traced the problem to the showerhead. The rubber nozzles inside the plastic head had became displaced and were blocking things up. It`s amazing how a bit of nagging get`s you off the couch instead of my plan to look at it tomorrow LOL. Thanks anyway. |
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