Power Showers
Water has started leaking from inside my power shower, what should I check?
Check that the unit is plumbed to gravity fed hot and cold supplies - it cannot be connected to mains water pressure (hot and/or cold).
If the unit is leaking from the inlet push-fit fittings then it is advisable to contact the installer of the unit ...
There is no water flowing from my power shower and I cannot hear the pump running, what should I check?
Check that the electricity and water supplies are turned on to the unit.
Check that the on/off connecting lead inside the front cover has been fitted to the PCB in the unit (as per the fitting instructions).
Ensure that the inlet filters are not blocked...
The water temperature from my power shower is too hot, what should I check?
Check that the cold water supply is turned on to the unit.
Ensure that the inlet filter is not blocked.
Check that air has been purged from the pipes up to the inlet elbows (as per the fitting instructions).
Check the mixer valve spindle is correctly...
The water flowing from my power shower is too cold/cool, what should I check?
Check that the hot water temperature at basin taps is acceptable this should be approximately 55 to 60C. If it is not, then the thermostat on the hot water cylinder needs adjusting.
Is the water temperature acceptable by pressing the 'maximum temperature...
The shower temperature is fluctuating on my power shower, what should I check?
Check that the unit is plumbed in to a dedicated supply of hot and cold water. If it is not then turning taps on elsewhere will cause fluctuations in temperature.Check that air has been purged from the pipes up to the inlet elbows (as per the fitting...
The pump is running in my power shower but there is no flow of water from it, what should I check?
Check that the hot and cold water supplies are turned on to the unit.
Ensure that the inlet filters are not blocked.
Check that air has been purged from the pipes up to the inlet elbows (as per the fitting instructions).
Check that the cold water tank...
My power shower is quite noisy is there anything I should check?
Check that the unit is properly secured to the wall.
Check that the pipework to the unit is secured with brackets.
Check that blanking plugs have been inserted into the spare inlet fittings inside the unit.
I am replacing an old power shower with an AS2000. The existing hot and cold supply is opposite to the hot and cold connections in the unit. Can i change anything in the unit to suite the supplies?
No, it will be necessary to alter the pipe arrangements to accommodate hot and cold connections in the unit.
I am having difficulty priming an AS2000 power shower with water, what should I do?
If the head of water is at or less than the recommended 75mm, it will take time for air to be purged from the pump. Ensure air is purged from the pipes before connecting them onto the unit. Do not operate the unit with the pump running for more than ...
Can I connect onto the push-fit inlet fitting in the AS2000 using chrome plated pipes?
Yes, providing the chrome plating is removed from the section of pipe entering the fitting.
What size of cold water cistern do i need if i fit two power showers in my property?
The recommended minimum cold-water storage capacity is 230 litres.
What size electric supply do i need for an all in one power shower?
You will need a 3amp supply. This can be from a fused spur unit protected by a 30mA RCD.
Does your AS2000 power shower heat the water as it is being used, like an instantaneous electric shower?
No, this type of shower must be connected to a gravity fed hot water cylinder.
Are there any regulations I need to comply with if I install an all in one power shower in my bathroom?
Yes, the electrical installation must comply with Part P building regulations and the plumbing must comply with the current water regulations/byelaws.
Can I fit an AS2000XT power shower to a combi-boiler?
All of ourpower showersincorporate a pump and mixer valve, which can only be connected to low pressure gravity supplies. Connecting to the high-pressure mains fed combi-boiler will damage the shower unit. This combination also contravenes the Water Regulations...
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