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Airlock going to shower

  • 29-09-2019 8:08pm
    #1
    sandyxxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭


    Long story short:
    Well pump went last week(blown capacitor)
    Replaced it,tank filled....removed multiple airlock in the system(using mixer taps)
    All was going well until I checked the electric shower:no water.
    Went online, removed shower cover,
    Twisted the bleed valve(no luck)
    Further investigation:
    Removed filter cover,(nothing) loosened nut,gently)of supply going to the shower(nothing!)
    Checked tank,directly above shower) found pipe with valve on it(couldn’t close the valve!) could twist it but it seems threaded,any ideas as where to go next!?.....


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  • #2
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,189 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Loosen the nut & ring on the valve & see if you are getting any water on the shower side of the valve. If not I'd replace the valve with a lever valve. If you do get water on the shower side of the valve then look at the pipe. It should come away from the tank level or with a dip. If there is a high point in the pipe this can be the problem. If the tank ran dry it is possible that the pipe is blocked with debris. Attic insulation is a regular culprit


  • #3
    sandyxxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭sandyxxx


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Loosen the nut & ring on the valve & see if you are getting any water on the shower side of the valve. If not I'd replace the valve with a lever valve. If you do get water on the shower side of the valve then look at the pipe. It should come away from the tank level or with a dip. If there is a high point in the pipe this can be the problem. If the tank ran dry it is possible that the pipe is blocked with debris. Attic insulation is a regular culprit

    Cheers,....you could be on the money with the debris,tank had way more silt than I would’ve liked!


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