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Q: This morning my Aquatronic 1+ shower started turning off for a few seconds and starting again while I was in the shower. Does anybody know how to fix this..?
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Submitted 4 days ago | by
Rich68, Evesham
A: Check the electrical connections first to see if there is a loose wire in the shower or the ceiling/ wall switch. Then, check the Thermal Cut Out (TCO). A faulty TCO will have no continuity across the two terminals (The black thing on top of the heating tank)
Therefore a good TCO will have power at both connections and a faulty TCO will have power at only one.
(The function of the TCO is, if the water over heats it cuts the power off to the elements until the water cools, this can take up to 15mins)
See Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/showerdoc#p/u/2/_zi8JbEMYMs After fitting a new TCO When fitting a new TCO listen to the shower, after it has completed its first on/off cycle, if when it is switched off you hear it continuing to heat (Noise like a kettle starting to boil) this will mean that there is a switch or a relay that is stuck in the on position, this is keeping an element energised and this is probably what caused the original TCO to fail. If this is the case replace the faulty switch or relay and make sure that you switch the shower off at the isolating switch when the shower is not in use because this may cause the new TCO to fail. Answered 4 days ago | Barrie
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Q: When we turn our shower on it stays cold. To get hot water I have to turn it to 10(hot) I then hear a boiling sound from the shower & hot water comes but it is far too hot. I then have to move the dial to the middle (5/6) but can only go under the shower when the water is in change over and is warm enough to go under. This is for a matter as seconds as it becomes either too hot or too cold.
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Submitted 29 days ago | by
Legendkiller, hull
A: I think you mayhave a faulty Thermal Cut Out (TCO).
A faulty TCO will have nocontinuity across the two terminals (The black thing on top of the heating tank)
Therefore a good TCO will have power at bothconnections and a faulty TCO will have power at only one.
(Thefunction of the TCO is, if the water over heats it cuts the power off to theelements until the water cools, this can take up to15mins) SeeVideo: http://www.youtube.com/user/showerdoc#p/u/2/_zi8JbEMYMs After fitting a new TCO Whenfitting a new TCO listen to the shower, after it has completed its first on/offcycle, if when it is switched off you hear it continuing to heat (Noise like akettle starting to boil) this will mean that there is a switch or a relay thatis stuck in the on position, this is keeping an element energised and this isprobably what caused the original TCO to fail. If thisis the case replace the faulty switch or relay and make sure that you switch theshower off at the isolating switch when the shower is not in use because thismay cause the new TCO to fail. Answered 28 days ago | Barrie
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Q: I have the Triton Aquatronic 1+ and on turning the shower on the flow of water was very weak and water very hot. When shower was switched off, water continued to flow. Have checked valves are fully open (although have now had to shut off the valve to the shower to stop the water flow). Do you have any idea what part/s would be needed to repair please?
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Submitted 66 days ago | by
Vickie, Kent
A: It maybe your solenoid valve, you can check it if you have a multi meter, you shouldhave a reading of at least k3.5 ohms, across the two terminals any less and youneed a new valve. (Check the valve in the failed state.) (When it has stoppedworking!) If thereis power getting to the solenoid and it is not operating then there is a goodchance that you have a faulty solenoid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJjzWqxesc The video is intended as a guide and does not cover every shower. If youdon’t have a multimeter we sell them with a guide on how to usethem for checking and testing the various parts of your shower. Apart from helping to fix your shower, they are really useful forchecking you have a power supply to appliances, for checking fuses and lettingyou know much power you have left in batteries (So youwill know if they are good or not) and lots of other jobs, in short they arewell worth a few pounds http://www.showerdoc.com/installation/electrical-products/SKYTRO-600-005-Digital-Multi-Tester Answered 66 days ago | Barrie
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Q: A microswitch behind #1 in the diagram is broken
Can I order the part?
at part is it?
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Submitted 94 days ago | by
WsG, Unknown
A: http://www.showerdoc.com/trito-22003230-triton-microswitch-(2-pin)-22003230
two pin micro switches can be ordered from the above link. Answered 94 days ago | Barrie
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Q: do you have a part just above fig 8 in your diagram triton aquatronic 1
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Submitted 97 days ago | by
shep, Unknown
Answered 97 days ago | The Doc
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Q: how to fit a prd to shower
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Submitted 104 days ago | by
saints, st.helens
A: The pressure relief device is a safety deviceon the bottom of the heating tank. It is fairly easy to replace however there isusually something that causes it to blow, often a kink in the hose or the showerhead isblocked, so check this before fitting the new PRD. http://www.showerdoc.com/TRITO-83301330-PRD-(Pressure-Relief-Device)-and-'O'-ring-(Pair)?ss=prd&pg=2 There are fitting instructions that come withit, however you need to switch off thepower and it is safer but not necessary to turn off the water supply to theunit. You will need to remove the screws that holdthe heating tank in place and probably slacken off some other screws to allowenough movement to give you room to remove the existing PRD The only thing to watch is that you make surethat you remove the existing ‘O’ ring as it can stick in position and the newPRD will not fit if the existing ‘O’ Ring is left in place . Answered 103 days ago | The Doc
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Q: The shower will only provide hot water if set to 10 and then only a trickle. Sometimes will provide hot water at setting 6/7 but only for a short time and then runs cold.
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Submitted 138 days ago | by
Anonymous, Broadstairs
A: The things to check first are.
1 That the main valve coming into your house is fully open.
2 Then check that the valve on the line to the shower is fully open.
If these valves are not fully open then there may not be enough water getting to your shower to open / close the safety device that allowspower through to the elements. You could also check that bothelements are working properly. See below It maybe a faulty element in the heating tank (there are two, three in most 10kwshowers) you can check them with a multi meter you should have a reading ofaround 12>18 ohms. If you have power to the elementsand no heat it's probably the elements, no power to the elements thenit's probably a micro switch. If you don’t have amultimeter we sell them at £10 each with a guide on how to use them forchecking and testing the various parts of your shower. Apart from helping to fix yourshower, they are really useful for checking you have a power supply to appliances,for checking fuses, letting you know much power you have left in batteries (so you know if they are dud ornot) and lots of other jobs, in short they are well worth the £10. http://www.showerdoc.com/installation/electrical-products/SKYTRO-600-005-Digital-Multi-Tester Answered 137 days ago | The doc
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Q: Hi
I am after replacing a broken aquatronic 1. The wall is fully tiled so ideally I am after a replacement shower that can just utilise the same fittings / cable ect. Can anyone advise me of a direct replacement ? Would the Aquatronic 1+ fit the mould ?
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Submitted 184 days ago | by
NJM, West Yorks
Answered 182 days ago | The Doc Answered 183 days ago | Alastair
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Q: Although the wall switch shows there is a power supply, there is no power when turning the shower unit to any of the on positions. Is there a fuse that needs replacing in the unit? Or is there another problem?
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Submitted 280 days ago | by
Tekkie, Nottingham
A: I think you may have a faulty Thermal Cut Out
A faulty TCO will have no continuity across the two terminals (The black thing on top of the heating tank)
Therefore a good TCO will have power at both connections and a faulty TCO will have power at only one.
(The function of the TCO is, if the water over heats it cuts the power off to the elements until the water cools, this can take up to 15mins) See Video. http://www.youtube.com/user/showerdoc#p/u/2/_zi8JbEMYMs When fitting a new TCO listen to the shower, after it has completed its first on/off cycle, if when it is switched off you hear it continuing to heat (Noise like a kettle starting to boil) this will mean that there is a switch or a relay that is stuck in the on position, this is keeping an element energised and this is probably what caused the original TCO to fail. If this is the case replace the faulty switch or relay and make sure that you switch the shower off at the isolating switch when the shower is not in use or this will cause the new TCO to fail.
Answered 280 days ago | The Doc
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Q: Hi, I have a problem when I turn on the shower on number 1-2 the water is hot and than is only very hot, I can`t adjust the warm water or less. Is it the part nr 4 faulty?
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Submitted 295 days ago | by
Marcus, London
A: The things to check first are.
1 That the main valve coming into your house is fully open.
2 Then check that the valve on the line to the shower is fully open.
If these valves are not fully open then there may not be enough water getting to your shower to cool it properly the overheat safety device will turn the power off until it cools Then it all starts again
Make sure that the shower head is clean and clear, that the hose isn’t kinked (this can happen just behind the hand set where it is difficult to see) also check the inside of the hose although it can look OK on the outside it could have collapsed internally
The other possibility is a faulty flow/stabilizer valve not allowing the correct amount of water into the shower.
A ruff check is to remove the shower head turn temperature control to fully hot the water coming out of the hose should be a bit more than a dribble then turn to fully cold and it should be coming out at full flow.
If there is not much difference between the two then you could have a faulty flow valve.
Carry out this check after you check the inlet valves.
Answered 294 days ago | The Doc
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Q: is this shower suposed to cut the water supply when it is turned off at the electrick switch on the celling
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Submitted 309 days ago | by
jay, cf31 1rh
A: No.
This shower does not have a solenoid therefore the water will continue to flow Answered 308 days ago | The Doc
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Q: Hi can you tell me if replacing the thermal unit would cure this fault?
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Submitted 325 days ago | by
jakki, northampton
Answered 323 days ago | Alastair
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Q: The pressure release device is releasing most of the water to the point that the hose only lets out a dribble.
Also the connection between the switch bracket and stabilizing valve leak when turned to top heat settings.
What is wrong?
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Submitted 382 days ago | by
Lucasf09, Oxford
Answered 382 days ago | The doc
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Q: could you give us an idea which part needs replacing
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Submitted 430 days ago | by
den, worthing west sussex
A: The things to check first are.
1 That the main valve coming into your house is fully open.
2 Then check that the valve on the line to the shower is fully open.
If these valves are not fully open then there may not be enough water getting to your shower to cool it properly the overheat safety device will turn the power off until it cools Then it all starts again
Make sure that the shower head is clean and clear, that the hose isn’t kinked (this can happen just behind the hand set where it is difficult to see) also check the inside of the hose although it can look OK on the outside it could have collapsed internally
Answered 430 days ago | The Doc
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Q: After a few minutes operation water starts to run out of the bottom of the shower heater although the shower continues to heat the water and the water flows out of the shower head. I have descaled the shower head but this does not seem to have made any difference. Can you suggest what part may need replacing please.
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Submitted 508 days ago | by
Rob, 12 Buckstone Close.
Answered 503 days ago | Alastair A: Does the water run out of the clear tube item no 6 under the heater can assembly ?  Answered 508 days ago | SD
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Q: water coming out of outlet when shower not switched on
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Submitted 733 days ago | by
john
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