Dripping head

Hi, got called to look at a shower where water was dripping out of the head even when the shower was switched off. Do I need to replace the cartridge, as this seems to be an all in one type with on/off and thermostat controls. Thanks kim
Asked 4 years ago by Kim Batsford , Hastings
Yes , it sounds like you need to replace the cartridge. Make sure though that it is the correct cartridge for the system.

You will have to find out which cartridge you have.

Pink for a combi or multipoint and grey any system with balanced (equal) pressures.

Remove the on/off knob should just pull forward however it can be a bit of a bu**er then remove the 4 screws that hold the temperature knob in place, remove the temperature knob and then you will see the colour of your cartridge.

If you already have the cartridge and want to carry on and replace it you will have to turn the water off to the shower.

Then remove the cartridge you will need to remove the 4 large screws at the side of the cartridge these have posidrive or ‘Torx’ T25 heads depending on there age.

Pull the cartridge forward to remove.

Before fitting the new cartridge you should replace the small ‘O’ ring at the rear of the body this is another bu**er to change……(something like a crochet hook or the sort of thing that dentists use will help)

It is not always necessary to replace this ring however if there any problems with the cartridge, the first question you will be asked is did you replace the ‘O’ ring? if the answer is no! then you will be told to phone back once it has been replaced.

When you refit the cartridge make sure that the slot, (usually on the right of the body ) the gasket and the body all line up properly then retighten the screws.

On the older versions you have to reuse the original brass screws if you have this type be careful not to over tighten the screws because the brass inserts in the body may split, on a few occasions you may find they have split when you remove the old cartridge if this happens then you will probably have to replace the body.

Refit the temperature control knob (new screws supplied) the fit the on / off knob, turn the water back on and check for leaks, if everything is OK remove clothes and have a shower!!!



Part No.
AQUAL-022-801
Cartridge Thermostatic Grey LP Gravity Fed & Pumped Systems Only





Part No.
AQUAL-022-802
Cartridge Multipoint HP/ Pink Combi Boilers Only









Part No.
AQUAL-022-804
Cartridge Manual Blue

Part No.
AQUAL-022-805
Cartridge Manual White

Part No. AQUAL-022803 HP Thermo cartridge (Green)



Click on the link below, choose the manufacturer of the shower you have, scroll down the list of parts and select the part number you require.

www.showerdoc.com/shower-accessories/cartridges/aqualisa

You can then purchase the items online or call the office on 0131 443 9917 pressing option # 1 for spares.

Answered 4 years ago by Barrie Seabright

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