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Help electric shower has died!

  • 30-03-2020 1:09pm
    #1
    dragona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)


Comments

  • #2
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,546 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    Get your plumber to pick one up and stick it in for you missus..!:):)

    The hardwares are not closed to trades.


  • #3
    Ficheall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,034 ✭✭✭Ficheall


    The people of Mullingar have picked a hell of a time to start washing.


  • #4
    Bobblehats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭Bobblehats


    Very traumatic and on par if not worse than a death in the family


  • #5
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,259 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I moved into a place a few years back and the electric shower stopped working.

    Had an electrician call out, couldn't figure out what was going on. The electricity in the house was on, but the multi-meter at the shower wasn't reading anything.

    He looks at me and goes 'hang on, is there a switch for the shower?'

    me: 'ye wha?'

    Him: 'A switch? like, in the hot press?'

    We both walk to the hot press and low and behold there's a shower switch.

    He switched it on and the shower started.

    Basically paid an electrician's call out fee for him to flick a switch. :o


  • #6
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,820 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Try more local places and see are they open.
    Some of them stock farm feeds and fuel and are still open.


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  • #7
    ChikiChiki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,950 ✭✭✭ChikiChiki


    dragona wrote: »
    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)

    Hookers wash for you for next few months. Hopefully you have a few flannels spare.


  • #8
    Shorty69664
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭Shorty69664


    My shower stopped working a few months ago. It was easy to see there was no Power coming to the shower as the light on the shower wasn't coming on. I asked an electrician friend and he told me that in many cases, the pull switch on the ceiling for the shower fails. So I replaced the pull switch and the shower was working again.

    I'm not saying this is your issue, but just wanted to share my experience


  • #9
    Trigger Happy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,104 ✭✭✭Trigger Happy


    There is a lad lives on a halting site near us. Does great repairs. Cash only.
    Sample of his work.

    CeQjGTaWEAAAeM3.jpg


  • #10
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,542 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Set up an account with Parcel Wizard.

    Parcel Motel possible too but Parcel Wizard ship to your address so don't have to break any restrictions.

    Order from Amazon, ships to PW's depot in Northern Ireland and they ship it to you.


  • #11
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭con747


    dragona wrote: »
    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)

    Give Smyths of Mullingar a ring. They have a store in Killucan also. I deal with John Smyth in Killucan and he always does his best to help you out.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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  • #12
    aido79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    dragona wrote: »
    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)

    I see you've got the kind of answers to be expected by posting this in after hours rather than the relevant plumbing or electrical forums.
    I was under the impression that hardware stores were allowed to stay open so maybe start ringing around.

    Before you do this make sure to have a look at the fuse board and check it's not just a tripped breaker or rcbo.


  • #13
    dragona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭dragona


    Thanks all :)
    Shower outs water for exactly 2 minutes, then stops. Light is still on, not the fuse. Then restarts again half an hour later. Very weird, don't trust it now. Oh well haha


  • #14
    dotsman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,636 ✭✭✭dotsman


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Basically paid an electrician's call out fee for him to flick a switch. :o

    From a lot of "documentaries" I've watched online, apparently a lot of bored housewives do this as well.


  • #15
    Montage of Feck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,700 ✭✭✭Montage of Feck


    Trigger Happy wrote: »
    There is a lad lives on a halting site near us. Does great repairs. Cash only.
    Sample of his work.

    CeQjGTaWEAAAeM3.jpg

    Fierce handy if you want to charge your phone while taking a shower.

    🙈🙉🙊



  • #16
    maudgonner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭maudgonner


    Montage of Feck wrote: »
    Fierce handy if you want to charge your phone while taking a shower.


    Or dry your hair while taking a shower. Super-efficient multitasking, no time wasted


  • #17
    Horsebox9000
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭Horsebox9000


    dragona wrote: »
    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)
    My mother died recently too


  • #18
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    check this excellent youtube channel for possible causes of your fault and potential simple repairs

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX0U53Ja_W0


    perhaps these guys are still open and can help out with speres / a new shower if needed

    https://theshowerdoctors.ie/about-us/


  • #19
    charlesanto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭charlesanto


    dragona wrote: »
    Does anyone know of ANYWHERE I can source a replacement shower?

    Amazon won't post to Ireland, all hardware shops closed of course. I'm in Mullingar, and we are boiling water to wash :)
    dragona wrote: »
    Thanks all :)
    Shower outs water for exactly 2 minutes, then stops. Light is still on, not the fuse. Then restarts again half an hour later. Very weird, don't trust it now. Oh well haha

    My guess is water pressure is dropping, then the shower cuts out.
    Possible calcium build up it the pipes.


  • #20
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    There's a guy on boards called Sleeper12 who does nothing else but install and repair electric showers. I think he's based in Dublin, but I'm sure he'd help you out with some helpful advice at least. Try the plumbing and heating forum.


  • #21
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,369 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Emergency repairs are still allowed.

    Call a plumber that deals in showers. I mean that, when mixing electricity and water, you want a professional. He will probable be able to source the parts as well. More often than not the whole system doesn't need changing.


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  • #22
    jetsonx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,329 ✭✭✭jetsonx


    Niner leprauchan wrote: »
    Emergency repairs are still allowed.

    Call a plumber that deals in showers. I mean that, when mixing electricity and water, you want a professional. He will probable be able to source the parts as well. More often than not the whole system doesn't need changing.


    Can't believe nobody brought this up before now. Playing around with the highest voltage power device in your whole house is not wise. The fact that this same device is near water makes it even more dangerous.

    Some plumbers will even keep power showers stocked in their vans.

    Two problems, one stone.


  • #23
    corner of hells
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,409 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    jetsonx wrote: »
    Can't believe nobody brought this up before now. Playing around with the highest voltage power device in your whole house is not wise. The fact that this same device is near water makes it even more dangerous.

    Some plumbers will even keep power showers stocked in their vans.

    Two problems, one stone.

    Highest voltage ? As in the switch is on the ceiling?


  • #24
    Better Than Christ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,135 ✭✭✭Better Than Christ


    Montage of Feck wrote: »
    Fierce handy if you want to charge your phone while taking a shower.

    Or if you're feeling a bit down and want to bring a toaster in with you.


  • #25
    Leg End Reject
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,533 ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    Better Than Christ wrote: »
    Or if you're feeling a bit down and want to bring a toaster in with you.

    A nice, shocking end.
    https://forumofgames.com/index.php




  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,192 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dragona wrote: »
    Thanks all :)
    Shower outs water for exactly 2 minutes, then stops. Light is still on, not the fuse. Then restarts again half an hour later. Very weird, don't trust it now. Oh well haha

    Clean out the shower head,i had this problem before


  • #27
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    corner of hells wrote: »
    Highest voltage ? As in the switch is on the ceiling?

    Everyone knows that a showing is a higher voltage than everything else in the house.
    I think they are 600v


  • #28
    corner of hells
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,409 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    Everyone knows that a showing is a higher voltage than everything else in the house.
    I think they are 600v

    I must have missed that one in my 20 years as an electrician.
    600 hundred volts in a house.


  • #29
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Highest wattage I think, not voltage.


  • #30
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,546 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    Highest wattage I think, not voltage.

    They can't hear you, deafened by the sound of their own arrogance, no explanation will ever combat that syndrome.


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  • #31
    Rodney Bathgate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,445 ✭✭✭Rodney Bathgate


    I get by with a rag on a stick. Have you tried that, OP?


  • #32
    na1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 921 ✭✭✭na1


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    Everyone knows that a showing is a higher voltage than everything else in the house.
    I think they are 600v

    Microwave can get you around 2kV )))


  • #33
    dragona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭dragona


    Thanks all, found out the pump has gone and cannot be replaced, so found something on Amazon that would be delivered here!


  • #34
    Vita nova
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Vita nova


    na1 wrote: »
    Microwave can get you around 2kV )))
    Large CRT TVs can have final anode voltages of 20kV to 30kV, although it very rare to see a CRT TV nowadays (I have one in the attic for old times' sake).


  • #35
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,516 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Vita nova wrote: »
    Large CRT TVs can have final anode voltages of 20kV to 30kV, although it very rare to see a CRT TV nowadays (I have one in the attic for old times' sake).
    kV as in Kill-O-Volts

    Microwaves can chuck out a couple of thousand volts too.


  • #36
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,259 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Vita nova wrote: »
    Large CRT TVs can have final anode voltages of 20kV to 30kV, although it very rare to see a CRT TV nowadays (I have one in the attic for old times' sake).

    Small CRTs still pack a massive wollop too!

    Still plenty of us out there still using then for old videogames. I've 7 or so in total if you include the ones in my arcade machines :D


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