Shower Leak?
Question:i have a triton t80si
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and when i switch the shower on water starts to leak from behind the plastic, does anyone know what this could be and is it serious?
(the leak isn't major, like gushing water but its noticeable)
thanks
Answers:
Your Triton shower works by passing water into a small container, where it is heated by an electric element (a bit like your electric kettle). The hot water then flows out via the hose. Any leaking water is a potential death trap because it can cause the electricity supply to short onto any of the metal parts. If you, or a member of your family, then touch any of the metal bits that person could get a mains shock capable of causing serious injury, or even death.
Stop using the shower now! Call out an expert to check the shower workings and either repair, or replace them. Most Triton spares are easily available through your local plumbing centre at sensible prices. The job should not take more than 2 hours at most, as long as it has not been leaking for a long time.
Another drawback with a water leak is that it can cause extensive damp problems within the wall, where the shower is mounted. Water, leaking onto the mains water pipes, will travel back into the wall and rot the internal woodwork etc. so it is best fixed asap.
it's electric so yes you should worry. it's probably just a bolt or screw joint that hasnt been put on properly or tightened properly. also there could be a washer that is worn out or missin.
Well maybe underneath it been pull out from the wall and that is the shower is leaking. Try the hard wear store and they will help u and tell u what u could do. But u need to explain to them.
Yes it's serious. Any water leaking from an electric shower is. I've just rung my brother for you (he's a plumber and wasn't impressed at me getting him out of bed at midnight - oops), and he says do not use it again. You must replace it or get someone reputable to repair. He wouldn't get it repaired because when they start to leak it is normally damage caused by a build up of limescale.
Discontinue using it.
Get a plumber in.
I know it costs but it's cheaper than a funeral!
Turn of the electrical supply to shower unit, take of front panelby removing control nobs and the four screws two top and two bottom check the compression fitting by trying to tighten the nutsif it does not stop the leak you need to replace the olives on pipe.DO NOT TURN ON ELECTRICITY UNTIL EVERYTHING IS BACK TOGETHER!
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