Need Electric Pumped Shower Replaced - Costs ?

RayCon

Hi ... anybody recommend a good replacement for a Bristan Thermostat 2000 Pumped Electric shower ? It's hot water is fed of the immersion.

I had a replacement "supply and fit" booked for a Triton T90Z (I had explained the shower type I needed replacing as above) and was quoted €329 ... however when they guys got here they said it was a completely different type and I would need a full reinstallation @ €629.

I'm totally confused and need a replacement shower quick. Budget to get the job done is €350 max - supply and fit ?

Anybody have similar experiences ?

Sleeper12

I can not find a listing for a Bristan Thermostat 2000 anywhere.

Your main problem is calling it a pumped electric shower. An electric shower (T90Z) heats the water. My guess is your shower pumps already heated water from your hot press cylinder. This is called a Power shower (not electric). If this is the case & you still want the Triton T90Z then it is a complete new installation you need. This costs €580 to €700. Plenty online if you google them.
If you want to stick with a power shower you'll get one supplied & fitted for €350 to €450. You just need to know if you have a power shower or an electric shower. these guys should have asked you over the phone first.

RayCon

Sleeper12 wrote: »

My guess is your shower pumps already heated water from your hot press cylinder. This is called a Power shower (not electric). .

Thanks for the reply - you've explained it perfectly - mine is a Power Shower.

The Bristan shower also goes by the name New Team - I got it in B&Q about 7yrs ago .. I think they're more popular in the UK.

This is it :

Sleeper12

RayCon wrote: »

Thanks for the reply - you've explained it perfectly - mine is a Power Shower.

The Bristan shower also goes by the name New Team - I got it in B&Q about 7yrs ago .. I think they're more popular in the UK.

This is it :

They're not that popular even over there. If you have to replace it after only 7 years then you know why.:)

If I were you I'd be getting a Triton AS2000xt or a Mira Vigour. The Triton is the better of the 2 but your pipe layout will dictate the one you need. They give a 2 years warranty Mira only a 1 year with their power showers

RayCon

Cheers ... I've just been talking to Barretts of Maynooth and explained my situation. They recommended the Triton AS2000xt also. €259 for the unit and I'll need to ring around a few plumbers for an installation price.

dodzy

RayCon wrote: »

Cheers ... I've just been talking to Barretts of Maynooth and explained my situation. They recommended the Triton AS2000xt also. €259 for the unit and I'll need to ring around a few plumbers for an installation price.

You're basically looking for a swap-out. Ballpark €120 i'd say, with you supplying the shower of course.

Sleeper12

dodzy wrote: »

You're basically looking for a swap-out. Ballpark €120 i'd say, with you supplying the shower of course.

I agree. It might be cheaper for plumber to supply & fit as he can claim the high vat & charge the lower. Try some of the links below.


http://m.theshowerpeople.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theshowerpeople.com%2Fshower-replacement-dublin-mira-triton%2F&dm_redirected=true#2675

http://showerdoctor.ie


http://www.dublinshowerrepair.com/triton-as2000xt-power-shower.html

dodzy

Was just about to post Sleepers link but he bet me to it. You were quoted €280 for the triton. These guys will supply and fit it for €350, so basically you're getting it fitted for 80quid and you don't even have to go to the hassle of purchasing it

RayCon

So ... quick update ... got Barry from this site

http://www.dublinshowerrepair.com/triton-as2000xt-power-shower.html

to install a replacement Triton AS2000xt and he did an excellent job. Was bang on time, professional and went out of his way to make everything perfect. Totally recommended.