Shower keeps cutting out

Hi there recently my redring expressions 500s keeps cutting out I've checked both micro switches the black one reads ok for continuity but the grey micro switch does not i found that it does not have continuity when tested by a meter would this cause the shower to cut out regularly?
Asked 7 years ago by Jamie
If it is cutting out then the most likley problem is a faulty solenoid valve

www.showerdoc.com/redring-active-expressions-plus-solenoid-valve-93590722

However as the micro switch is so cheap then I would just replace both.

Answered 7 years ago by George Thomson

Thanks I forgot to mention that I also checked the solenoid coil for continuity and found no resistance what so ever thanks I'll be sure to fix it asap thanks

Answered 7 years ago by Jamie Hillen

It may be your solenoid valve, you can check it if you have a multi meter, you should have a reading of at least k3.5 ohms, across the two terminals any less and you need a new valve. (Check the valve in the failed state.) (When it has stopped working!)

If there is power getting to the solenoid and it is not operating then there is a good chance that you have a faulty solenoid.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJjzWqxesc

The video is intended as a guide and does not cover every shower.

If you don’t have a multimeter we sell them with a guide on how to use them for checking and testing the various parts of your shower.

Apart from helping to fix your shower, they are really useful for checking you have a power supply to appliances, for checking fuses and letting you know much power you have left in batteries

(So you will know if they are good or not) and lots of other jobs, in short they are well worth a few pounds

www.showerdoc.com/installation/electrical-products/SKYTRO-600-005-Digital-Multi-Tester

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESXNpkzo1o

Answered 7 years ago by Barrie Seabright

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