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burning rubber type smell from shower

  • 26-08-2016 1:10pm
    #1
    john1963
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    I have a triton t90 shower. It's about 5 years old but seldom used. Maybe 10 times a year. When I use it now I get a strong burning rubbery smell. Does anyone have any idea what this might be


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  • #2
    Sleeper12
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    john1963 wrote:
    I have a triton t90 shower. It's about 5 years old but seldom used. Maybe 10 times a year. When I use it now I get a strong burning rubbery smell. Does anyone have any idea what this might be


    You should never, ever use an electric appliance if you smell burning especially an electric shower. I have seen them actually go up in flames. Water & electricity don't mix. My advice is call a proper shower repair company or an electrician. Not all electricians repair showers but all would at least make the shower safe


  • #3
    john1963
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    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    You should never, ever use an electric appliance if you smell burning especially an electric shower. I have seen them actually go up in flames. Water & electricity don't mix. My advice is call a proper shower repair company or an electrician. Not all electricians repair showers but all would at least make the shower safe
    Will do of course.just wondering is it a common fault


  • #4
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,279 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    john1963 wrote:
    Will do of course.just wondering is it a common fault


    It can happen with any appliance, light switch, socket, pull cord switch etc. It's much more dangerous in electric showers because of the water. Standing wet, naked & not grounded is possibly the worst time to get an electric shock. Obviously I can't see what is going on inside your shower it's most likely a cable melting. Best thing to do is turn off at pull cord & the trip switch at fuseboad till someone can repair it


  • #5
    phester28
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    I'll take not grounded any day if I'm forced to be in a shower when it goes faulty. I think you meant grounded :P


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