Electric Shower - Power Switch Red Light

bystarlight

Hi,

My electric shower isn't working and I'm not sure if the problem is the shower itself or the red power switch outside the bathroom that needs to be turned on beforehand.

When I turn on the red power switch (outside the bathroom) the red LED comes on over it. Then when I turn on the shower, it doesn't come on and the red LED above the power switch goes off. When I turn off the shower the red LED above the power switch comes back on.

The shower is a Triton T90si.

Many thanks,
Confused and unwashed

Bruthal

A sure sign of a loose/bad connection at the supply side of the switch, or at the MCB board. Or the switch contacts themselves gone bad.

bystarlight

Thanks Bruthal!

What should I try first? Replacing the switch?

Bruthal

Turn off the breaker for shower at the board.

Open switch, and check it is not after overheating., which would show signs of burning if it has. If it looks OK, check connections are tight with a screwdriver.



If all is OK with the switch and its connections, but still not working, the problem is likely at the board, or faulty switch. This can be ascertained with a multimeter, and someone who knows how to use it.

bystarlight

Thanks again, I'll check that when I get home!