Shower Tripped the Electric and water now cold!

[Anon]

I wonder if you can help.

We have had our shower fitted for the past 7 years without incident. This morning my DLW decided the shower was not hot enough and turned the temperature up, which for some reason tripped out the electricity.

When we switched the electricity back on, the shower still comes on (with all lights) but the water does not get hot - there is some warmth there (ie it is warmer than when the temperature is turned to cold) but it is no where near warm enough to have a shower.

The shower is a Gainsborough 8.5k, Style 400x.

Does anyone know what could be the problem and how to solve it?

Many thanks

Anon

 

[viewer]

One heating element has probably gone. You can check continuity of the elements with mulitmeter or battery and bulb - power off at CU of course.
Viewer

 

[Anon]

Thank you viewer - I have found information on the Shower Doctor website showing a diagram of this particularl model (and others as it goes - appears quite comprehensive) - are you referring to the Heat Exchange?

http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/shower-spares/gainsborough/style-400x.html

Would that be relatively easy for a novice (non-electrician) to change?

Many thanks

Anon

 

[ban-all-sheds]

We have had our shower fitted for the past 7 years

You've done well - that's longer than the average life, AFAICT...

 

[viewer]

Yes, the heat exchanger is a fancy name for a mini boiler. If it's 7 years old then BAS is right - you've done well. Whether it is worth the effort and cost of replacing just the heat exchanger depends on price and the condition of the remainder. It's all 7 years old now. Check other parts for signs of damage and check if there are any welded/soldered parts which could give problems. If you replace the whole unit; check circuit before fitting. Best of luck
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