Triton T90si - Water Dripping from Shower Head

bystarlight

Hi,

I've a Triton T90si shower and water has started dripping from the shower head when it's switched off and isolated from the mains.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Faulty pressure relief device?

Thanks!

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

Hi,

I've a Triton T90si shower and water has started dripping from the shower head when it's switched off and isolated from the mains.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Faulty pressure relief device?

Thanks!

Not the prd. You need a new solenoid. Your solenoid isn't closing fully.

bystarlight

Thanks Sleeper12.

Do I need to replace the coil or the entire solenoid valve?

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

Thanks Sleeper12.

Do I need to replace the coil or the entire solenoid valve?

Just the value. Coil is working fine

bystarlight

Thanks again, Sleeper12, much appreciated!

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

Thanks again, Sleeper12, much appreciated!

Your welcome ☺

bystarlight

So I got the replacement solenoid valve today.

Turned off the mains, and the water.

Once I removed the old solenoid valve a load of water starting pouring out. Why did this happen when I've the water turned off? Was I meant to leave it drain first?

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

So I got the replacement solenoid valve today.

Turned off the mains, and the water.

Once I removed the old solenoid valve a load of water starting pouring out. Why did this happen when I've the water turned off? Was I meant to leave it drain first?

Because there is still water in the pump, pressure switch & in the heating can. It's not unusual for a few egg cup fulls of water to come out

bystarlight

While the water was pouring out other parts of the inside of the shower got splashed.

I ended up putting back on the old solenoid valve just to stop the flow.

Will I need to replace the entire unit now?

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

While the water was pouring out other parts of the inside of the shower got splashed.

I ended up putting back on the old solenoid valve just to stop the flow.

Will I need to replace the entire unit now?

It sounds like you either shut off the wrong valve or the valve is faulty. The shut off valve should be in the attic.

bystarlight

There's two valves in the hot press. Hot and cold. I turned both off. I'm fairly sure these valves are for the shower.

bystarlight

Attached high quality pictures of the inside of the shower.

Not happy that other parts got wet. Please advise.

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

There's two valves in the hot press. Hot and cold. I turned both off. I'm fairly sure these valves are for the shower.

If it is installed correctly then it will have its own supply from the tank in the attic so the valve should be in the attic & not the hot press. This explains why you got wet.

bystarlight

Ok. I'll check the attic.

Did you take a look at the pictures? Some of the wires got wet. I'm worried that this may be dangerous.

If I get the solenoid valve replaced, and let the inside dry completely, should it be safe to run again?

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

Attached high quality pictures of the inside of the shower.

Not happy that other parts got wet. Please advise.

Once you shut the water from the correct valve fit the solenoid. Then dry all the electrical parts with some kitchen roll. Personally I'd have no problem switching on the shower then but it you are worried you can leave it overnight to make sure it has dried out.

bystarlight

Ok. Thanks Sleeper12 for all your help!

Now just to find the valve. I had another look in the attic. No sign of it any valve up there.

Maybe the one in the hot press is faulty.

Robbie.G

If you unscrew the filter in shower there is a spring valve in there that will shut water off in shower.
The filter is on the bottom left hand side where the water supply goes in the filter is large round and has a slot on it.

jack of all

Robbie.G wrote: »

If you unscrew the filter in shower there is a spring valve in there that will shut water off in shower.
The filter is on the bottom left hand side where the water supply goes in the filter is large round and has a slot on it.

+1,and use a hair dryer to dry off any water on the shower internals, especially on any wiring/ connections to avoid corrosion.

bystarlight

Thanks Robbie, that worked.

And thanks Jack of All, had already given it the once over with the hairdryer - great minds! Gonna leave it dry over night too, just to be sure.

I'll put back on the cover tomorrow evening when I finish work, turn back on the mains and see if it works. I'll report back then.

Thanks again for all yer help, folks!

Ger Byrne 1

thanks

bystarlight

It works! And doesn't drip. So the solenoid valve was the problem.

Gave it one last blast with the hairdryer to make sure it was all dry before putting back on the cover.

Thanks again for all the help, I owe ye a pint!

jack of all

Result! Good for you!

danjo-xx

Thank gawd ur still with us how much did the solenoid valve cost and where did you buy it.

bystarlight

It cost €29. Got it in PJ Matthews in Limerick.

Sleeper12

bystarlight wrote: »

It cost €29. Got it in PJ Matthews in Limerick.

€30 is average so you did ok on the price. You saved around €70 by doing it yourself.

fred funk }{

I actually had the same problem recently and was just about to get a new solenoid before I had a good look into the valve. There was some very small black plastic in it, enough to stop the valve from closing completely. it looked like the bits that come off from hack sawing the black water pipe. A little clean and away she went, working perfect.

dodzy

fred funk }{ wrote: »

I actually had the same problem recently and was just about to get a new solenoid before I had a good look into the valve. There was some very small black plastic in it, enough to stop the valve from closing completely. it looked like the bits that come off from hack sawing the black water pipe. A little clean and away she went, working perfect.

It came from the guys drilling your attic tank for ballcock and feed fittings. Common to find the stuff (swarf) at tap ends.