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Q: when it was fitted brand new it was working fine but now my water doesn't run hot enough, i used to have to slow the water flow down to get any heat but now even that doesn't work ?? help
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Submitted 28 days ago | by
Anonymous, dunfermline
A: Hi If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge,however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge out and checkingthat the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge. Turn off hot and cold water supply
Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body
Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight
Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge)
Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back)
Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten
Refit knobs.
Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge)
Easy peasy!!!! Cartridge Mira 903.33 This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions
Clickon the link below, choose the manufacturer of the shower you have,scroll down the list of parts and select the part number you require.
You can then purchase the items online or call the office on 0131 443 9917 pressing option # 1 for spares.
http://www.shower-warehouse.co.uk/erol.html#588X0 Answered 25 days ago | Barrie |
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Q: the hot water only lasts for 1 minute then goes cold.. new cartridge fitted. any help ? thanks
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Submitted 99 days ago | by
ray, midlands
A: Are you on a combi boiler? See if you can get hold of the hotsupply pipe before it enters the shower or perhaps as it leaves the boiler. If when holding this pipe thetemperature fluctuates or goes cool then the problem is not with the shower butmore likely with the boiler as the shower can only deliver what the boilersends to it. Disregard the temperature at thetaps as they have a different flow rate. The other thing to check is haveyou installed the cartridge the correct way round? Normally as you are standing inthe shower looking at the valve hot to the left cold to the right Answered 99 days ago | The Doc |
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Q: Hi. Mira excel Shower runs hot only. When turn to cool flow drops to zero. My tenant not happy! It is a surface mount so easy to check that hot and flow is good (they are). Before I fork out on a new shower cartridge any tips for further tests? Could it be the cold filter? Also once the 3 retaining screws are remove does the cartridge slide out or is there more dismantling to do? Thanks.
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Submitted 100 days ago | by
Mira, Leicester UK
A: Hi If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just toreplace the cartridge, however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge outand checking that the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge. Turn off hot and cold water supply Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy.just unclips Remove 4 screwsthat hold cartridge into body Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructionswith cartridge) Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the newseals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back) Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten Refit knobs. Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to resetthe cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge) Easy peasy!!!! Answered 100 days ago | The Doc |
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Q: Shower does not turn off completely. Which
component is it likely to be to be causing this?
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Submitted 203 days ago | by
Sparky, Salisbury
Answered 203 days ago | Alastair
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Q: Hi, we have a Mira shower which I think is an Excel 1 (the front cover is missing and this is etched inside the rim) and when you turn the control knob the water doesn't start running until it reaches numbber 5 on the dial. At this point the water temp is quite hot. Cany you recommend a course of action please? Many thanks Neil
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Submitted 296 days ago | by
Neil, Hertfordshire
A: Hi If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge, however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge out and checking that the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge. Turn off hot and cold water supply Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge) Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back) Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten Refit knobs. Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge) Easy peasy!!!! Cartridge Mira 903.33 This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions http://www.showerdoc.com/mira-903-33-mira-excel-shower-valve-cartridge-903-33-spare-part Answered 296 days ago | The Doc |
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Q: I have a Mira Excel, which was fitted around 1991, which is fitted with a power shower pump. The temprature has suddenly gone haywire, in that it goes red hot and then cold, but it works ok with out the power shower although the temprature number has to be almost at its highest. I have cleaned out the filters as you have said to somebody else and the power pump is working ok. I am thinking that the cartridge needs replacing I see that there ar two Post 1990 models. On pieces of paper in the assembly there are numbers F230 764 and 06 1804, but cannot find these on your parts list, help please!!
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Submitted 340 days ago | by
Ray, Peterborough England
Answered 339 days ago | Alastair
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Q: I have the above shower which was installed in 2001. We live in a hard water area, so the filters constantly get clogged up and the shower goes cold. I have taken the front off but I can only 1 scre in a purple coloured part, not the four screws that you mention holds the cartridge in place. I have attached a picture of my shower, how do i get to the screws holding teh cartridge in place/
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Submitted 350 days ago | by
michelle, Stroud
Answered 350 days ago | Alastair
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Q: I'm trying to locate a cartridge for the above shower, markings on cartridge: 410.01 15/99
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Submitted 376 days ago | by
ernie, HX6 2HA
Answered 374 days ago | The Doc
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Q: Hi
I have a Post 1996 Mira Excel and need a new chrome hose. Which ones are compatible with this unit?
Thanks
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Submitted 432 days ago | by
san, LONDON
Answered 431 days ago | The doc
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Q: i have just fitted a new cartridge in my excel and the water is either hot or hotter can u please advise me on how to turn down the temperature
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Submitted 480 days ago | by
higgie, motherwell
A: Remove the temperature control knob and turn the purple hub clockwise to the max temp you require, then without turning the spindle remove the hub turn it anticlockwise to the max stop and refit. This can be repeated as necessary then refit knob. Answered 476 days ago | Alastair |
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Q: the dials on my shower have all broken off would i be better off with a new shower or would i be better to replace the parts, parts of the cartridge have broken as well. also is it possible to have the hot and cold water supply mixed up because it screams when in use
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Submitted 487 days ago | by
higgie, motherwell
Answered 486 days ago | The Doc
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Q: My Mira Excel (post 1990)constantly drips from the shower head when turned off, do I need a new cartridge.
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Submitted 494 days ago | by
Terry, Suffolk
A: Hi If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge, Turn off hot and cold water supply Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge) Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back) Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten Refit knobs. Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge) Easy peasy!!!! Cartridge Mira 903.33 This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions Answered 493 days ago | The doc |
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Q: We bought our house brand new in 2000 with a Mira Excel shower already in. (dont know model number) Over the years we have had to keep turning up the temprature control higher and higher and now its on maximum and still not hot. Talking to a local plumber - he said it would be our thermostatic cartridge wanting changed and it would be easy to do? can I have your expert advice please?
Can you email me a copy of fitting instructions please if required / available?
Thanks,
Paul.
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Submitted 503 days ago | by
Woodsa, Northumberland
A: Hi If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge, however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge out and checking that the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge. To replace the cartridge Pre 2003 units Turn off hot and cold water supply Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge) Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back) Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten Refit knobs. Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge) Easy peasy!!!! Cartridge Mira 903.33 This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions Link to cartridge http://www.showerdoc.com/shower-spares/mira/MIRA-903-33-Cartridge-Assembly-(Up-To-2003---Black)-Comes-with-seals Answered 501 days ago | The doc |
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Q: My Mira Excel shower unit has a cartridge assembly labelled as follows
410.01 49/99
Excel EV WH/CHR
The shower was fitted in 2001. Do you carry a replacement for this part
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Submitted 744 days ago | by
Chalky
A: Yes! If you have problems with an Excel then it's best just to replace the cartridge, however it is probably worth stripping the cartridge out and checking that the inlet filters are clean, before buying a new cartridge. To replace the cartridge Pre 2003 units Turn off hot and cold water supply Pull front temperature knob off The rest of the knob assy. just unclips Remove 4 screws that hold cartridge into body Pull old cartridge forward shouldn't be too tight Set new cartridge for High/Low pressure (instructions with cartridge) Slip new cartridge into place remember to check that the new seals are all in place (and don't drop out as you push back) Tighten screws be careful not to over tighten Refit knobs. Turn on water and test. (Occasionally you will have to reset the cartridge temperature, instructions with cartridge) Easy peasy!!!! Cartridge Mira 903.33 This cartridge supersedes the previous high and low pressure versions Link to cartridge http://www.showerdoc.com/shower-spares/mira/MIRA-903-33-Cartridge-Assembly-(Up-To-2003---Black)-Comes-with-seals Answered 743 days ago | The Doc |
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