LEAKING CONTROL KNOB

THE CONTROL KNOB DOESNT APPEAR TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND THE SHOWER IS NOW LEAKING ALL THE TIME.

IT FEELS LIKE A WASHER IS NEEDING REPLACED INSIDE THE KNOB, CAN A USELESS DIY PERSON CURE THIS.
Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous

Hi

It is the cartridge that has become faulty and will need replaced.

 

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 12 years ago by The Shower Doctor

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