electric shower - solenoid valve, etc?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Steved101, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. Steved101

    Steved101 New Member

    is there an easy way to see if the solenoid valve, micro swicthes, or thermostat in an electric shower is faulty? or if a cheap shower is a direct replacement easier?
     
  2. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    Yes, a multimeter will allow you to test everything. However if you've no idea how to use one I'd recommend getting a plumber in.
     
  3. Allhours

    Allhours New Member

    Some manufacturers are offering a repair service with 12 months guarantee at a fixed price. Sometimes offering customers better advice pays dividend in the end.
     
  4. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    I also offer to repair electric showers at a fixed 1hr labour rate plus parts, and guarantee the repair. That wasn't the question :)

    The problem arises when the cost of a repair plus a new heater can costs as much as replacing the shower. But then you have to ask what to replace it with, shower footprint, left/right hand entry, whether tiled behind, whether 17th Ed compliant, etc.

    Hence I believe it's better to:
    a. diagnose and repair if you have the skills, or
    b. get a local plumber in who can quickly run down the options and costs rather than spend a lot of money repairing something that's not economically sensible to do
     
  5. tightenit

    tightenit New Member

    I agree with Mr Ian on this one. The problem I find is that having diagnosed the fault, ordered up the part, returned and fitted it the total cost is generally prohibitive. Yes, it is cheaper for the customer to have you running about and doing mail order, but on a profit basis this sort of work is a non starter for me. Change it for a comparable unit unless you can diagnose and source the parts needed quickly.
     
  6. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    Finding the fault usually only takes seconds - heater can, thermal cut out, microswitch or PCB. Then order from showerdoc, add my £20 to the part, re-fit and away you go.
     
  7. HOTDOG ø

    HOTDOG ø Active Member

    Make? Model?
     
  8. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    Ford.Escort 1600LX

    I can get the cigar lighter to work but not the shower. Help.
     

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