Gainsborough Energy 2000X shower not working

Hi

This shower has always worked OK with me with no probs whatsorever, I always used it on the medium setting, but someone else has used it while I was away and when I got back, first I found the shower wasn't working, reason was, the main had tripped. When I put back on the main, the shower went on automatically. When I got to the shower, it wouldn't stop, even when turning the setting to OFF or else, it just wouldn't stop. I then turned the temperature control knob around until I found a point in which the water stopped, while the shower was still on (all the light controls were ON and I could hear the noise of it being on). I left the shower as such (On but with no water coming through) for a couple of hours and then later on, I went under the shower and turned the temp. control again -so have a shower-. The ON/Off/Medium/High controls were still not working. While I was under the shower, after a few minutes the shower stopped working completely: the light controls and everything went off. I'd like to repair myself this shower due to many reasons and I thought of perhaps trying buying the solenoid coil (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GAINSBOROUGH-SOLENOID-COIL-ENERGY-1000-2000-2000X-ELECTRIC-SHOWER-NO-WATER-/180770316527?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Bathroom_Shower_Units_PP&var=&hash=item2a16c020ef) and see if this perhaps could solve the problem...any idea, do you believe this could work? I have no multimeter to test anything and I wouldn't know how to use it anyway..? Please, any suggestion...? Thank you in advance, Kind regards
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous

If when you switch off the shower at the main isolator and the shower keeps running then you have a faulty solenoid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJjzWqxesc


When you switch off the shower at the main isolator and the water stops running, then you have a faulty on/off switch or a faulty PCB or a micro switch that is sticking on.

I am often asked “Is this a DIY job” to be honest I can’t answer that, because without knowing someone, it isn’t possible to assess their skills?

I should say that most jobs on showers although relatively easy (from my point of view) can be fiddly and an extra pair of hands, long thin fingers and the strength in your hands of an all in wrestler are a help!

The secret is, observing very carefully when things are taken to bits, their order and orientation, taking notes and/or photos as you go can also be a help.

When you are working with electricity and water so make sure it is switched off and turned off before you start.

If you think you can do the job but aren’t just that confident, it may help to buy the part and compare it to the faulty part, you will then be able to see where the screws, wires, nuts, or washers etc. go, if then you think it is to complicated, at least you will have the part when the plumber or electrician arrives.

We will always be here to offer help and advice if you run into a problem, however it is not the same as being on site where we can get the overhaul picture, if you are still not sure, now is the time to call in a professional.

Answered 9 years ago by Anonymous

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