triton t90si

johnjoe 123

iv a triton t90si the motor is stuck making a jammed noise cleaned filters took motor out with pump still attached and put 230v on to it and off it went no bother could it be a blockage?????

Joey the lips

Is it the gears at the end of the motor. a bit of plastic might have sheered off and got stuck

johnjoe 123

Joey the lips wrote: »

Is it the gears at the end of the motor. a bit of plastic might have sheered off and got stuck

Spot on joe I just put it back in and it's working perfect thanks

yllw.ldbttr

Thought I'd ask here rather than start a new thread.
I've had a Triton T90si for about 7 years, no problems.

The last few days the pump (i think) has been much louder than usual, sounded like it was dying, and then this morning it packed up.
Only a trickle of water coming through no matter what setting I choose.

SHould I get a plumber to check, or an electrician, or should I just replace the shower? What's the average life? It's been there seven years by an average of 3-4 showers per day. Would appreciate any advice?

Billy Bunting

Brushes in the motor, Electricians job, specialist shower man.

7 years use!!!???

yllw.ldbttr

Billy Bunting wrote: »

Brushes in the motor, Electricians job, specialist shower man.

7 years use!!!???

7 years? Good or bad?

You think I should call an electrician (specialist in showers) before I go and buy a new one?

deandean

If the brushes are gone there's a good chance the motor commutator is worn away too, in that case it's a replacement motor.

yllw.ldbttr

deandean wrote: »

If the brushes are gone there's a good chance the motor commutator is worn away too, in that case it's a replacement motor.

At that stage I'm probably better off buying a new one altogether?

Corkey123

Same symptoms recently. Unit almost 10 years old with regular use.

It was the carbon brushes that were worn away. Got a new set in heat merchants for €20 ish and it working fine again. Though be warned it is a tricky job fitting and re-assembling the unit again

yllw.ldbttr

MartinCorcoran wrote: »

Same symptoms recently. Unit almost 10 years old with regular use.

It was the carbon brushes that were worn away. Got a new set in heat merchants for €20 ish and it working fine again. Though be warned it is a tricky job fitting and re-assembling the unit again

Was it good as new in terms of power etc?

Corkey123

yllw.ldbttr wrote: »

Was it good as new in terms of power etc?

Yep as good as new. It was originally making a high pitched whirling noise, but when I took the cover off it was obviously the brushes as I could see the unit arcing and a serious amount of carbon dust

LIFFY FISHING

Instant showers have a life expt of 7-10 years after that they start failing on parts, worth fixing once, mot twice, if you have any douby about fixing ring the shower doctor, he is the official Triton and mira service agent.

ls31

Hi thought I'd just Ask here rather than start a new thread. I also have a t90si. over the last week it started to turn off mid shower. it's starts again when I repull the cord outside the shower. Any ideas what's wrong..any input appreciated :-)

corkgsxr

ls31 wrote: »

Hi thought I'd just Ask here rather than start a new thread. I also have a t90si. over the last week it started to turn off mid shower. it's starts again when I repull the cord outside the shower. Any ideas what's wrong..any input appreciated :-)

Are all lights suddenly going out? Might need a new pull cord

ls31

corkgsxr wrote: »

Are all lights suddenly going out? Might need a new pull cord

Hey

The light won't go on at all now so the shower isn't working now! Does that mean it's the cord?! It's probably not the worst thing that could happen to it?

corkgsxr

ls31 wrote: »

Hey

The light won't go on at all now so the shower isn't working now! Does that mean it's the cord?! It's probably not the worst thing that could happen to it?

There only 10 or 15 euro, if there turned on and off daily they do wear out.

ls31

corkgsxr wrote: »

There only 10 or 15 euro, if there turned on and off daily they do wear out.

Thanks a million :-)

rookie1470

Hi Guys,

Sorry for hijacking this thread but A few months back my triton t90si began to go hot then cold, after a few days the problem seemed to resolve itself. Last night before I used it there was a loud bang and it just died. I opened the cover(excuse my ignorance on part names) the section above where the water flows out there was a round connector at the bottom with two blue wires coming off it had been blackened. I will try post up photos!! and the blackened area on the reverse of the shower lid in black in this area! Can this unit be replaced and how much??? Is it an electricians job?? Or do I just get a brand new shower??
Im using an iPad and I can't seem to upload any photos!!!

Rookie

Corkey123

the back dust is the result of the carbon brushes. As they wear down they create this dust - nothing to worry about. Most likely the carbon brushes are worn on the unit and need replacement but can't be certain until we see the images.

See the attached link of demo on replacing carbon brushes. Expect to pay approx. €25 for a new set in Heat Merchants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO6IGz4JmtM

rookie1470

MartinCorcoran wrote: »

the back dust is the result of the carbon brushes. As they wear down they create this dust - nothing to worry about. Most likely the carbon brushes are worn on the unit and need replacement but can't be certain until we see the images.

See the attached link of demo on replacing carbon brushes. Expect to pay approx. €25 for a new set in Heat Merchants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO6IGz4JmtM

Closer investigation, the thermostat at the water outlet is blown. I took it off and brought it to a local supplier, the outlet comes with the thermostat and will cost €30 to replace. So hopefully this is all thats wrong with it.

flahertyj1

my triton t90si seems to be making a low humming / gringing noise this evening . the water pressure is also less, it seems to to get a little stronger when I turn down the tempature to cold .. any ideas anyone ????

Robbie.G

flahertyj1 wrote: »

my triton t90si seems to be making a low humming / gringing noise this evening . the water pressure is also less, it seems to to get a little stronger when I turn down the tempature to cold .. any ideas anyone ????

Check hose, shower head for blockages
After that the two things that can cause that are pump and element

rickybobby501

did u fix this my t90si went the same and i had to buy a new motor ,fitted it and up it went like new again

Sleeper12

All you needed were new carbon brushes. Around €25 per pair

GEO147

Sleeper12 wrote: »

All you needed were new carbon brushes. Around €25 per pair

Can the brushes be fitted with the motor still in the unit? Or do you have to remove it?

Pretty sure its the brushes, lost of carbon dust, about 8 years old, making that grinding noise, low pressure, checked the hose, shower head and filter and all seem clean. Cleaned them anyway, no joy!

Anyone got contact details for someone that can fix this?

Sleeper12

GEO147 wrote: »

Can the brushes be fitted with the motor still in the unit? Or do you have to remove it?

Pretty sure its the brushes, lost of carbon dust, about 8 years old, making that grinding noise, low pressure, checked the hose, shower head and filter and all seem clean. Cleaned them anyway, no joy!

Anyone got contact details for someone that can fix this?

What part of the country are you in?

GEO147

Sleeper12 wrote: »

What part of the country are you in?

Dublin

Sleeper12

GEO147 wrote: »

Dublin

Google "shower repair" the top 3 adds are Dublin guys. You'll pay around €100 for new brushes supplied & fitted. You could be as-well going for a new shower (around €300 supplied & fitted) if the funds can stretch that far.

briansmith54

Hi guys I have recently installed T90 si and everytime we knock it off and the next person goes in the water is cold we have to keep knocking it on and off turning to heat switch up full till the water gets hot, any ideas thanks a mill

Sleeper12

briansmith54 wrote:

Hi guys I have recently installed T90 si and everytime we knock it off and the next person goes in the water is cold we have to keep knocking it on and off turning to heat switch up full till the water gets hot, any ideas thanks a mill

They haven't made triton t90si showers in over 10 years.

I'm guessing that you mean a a Triton t90sr?

What part of the country are you in?