Shower Problem

[crapmemory]

My radiators are hot and water in my taps are hot, so why is the water coming from the shower cold? TIA

[Dizmo]

I'm assuming it isn't a electric shower? sorry I had to ask that question.

[Dizmo]

If you're not 100% sure then can you let us all know what the make and model is.

[crapmemory]

No it's not electric.

[crapmemory]

http://www.diy.com/departments/plumbsure-chrome-effect-thermostatic-bar-mixer-shower/42502_BQ.prd
This is what it looks like.

[Old_Geezer]

Air lock maybe ?

[mastercraft]

Thermostat setting is too low, or thermostat is not working.

[Old_Geezer]

Just two reviews, both the minimum one star ?
Probably a blocked entry.

[douglas9401]

'Probably a blocked entry.'

Which, coincidentally and ironically, can be eased with warm water.

[crapmemory]

OG, it's not the exact shower but it's the nearest to mine that I could find! What do you mean by a blocked entry? (keep it clean!) :)

[mastercraft]

Blocked entry = no hot water entering the mixer.
Could be debris/build up of scale blocking the inlet filter?
How old is the mixer?

[The Builder]

If it's not a simple cause such as already mentioned, Craps, then the most likely reason is the Thermostatic cartridge has failed, and needs replacing.

Although, if that price is about right, I would just replace the whole unit.

[Ann]

I'm very interested in this post as our shower has gone just the same! The water from the shower head is barely tepid although the washbasin water is hot. It's a mains shower in an enclosed freestanding "shower pod" powered from the immersion heater. I didn't know they had a thermostat unit in showers if it's mains? Do you mean the temperature control knob needs replacing? Would love to hear of any advice please - could we fix ourselves or have to get a plumber in? Thanks.

[Ann]

It's a Fulisi shower pod (foreign I think)

[TWR]

Shower Thermostat, But first check that the control Kn-----b is doing it's job and turning the Thermostat Valve, you need to take the face panel off to see this.

[Ann]

Exactly like this one
http://i58.tinypic.com/24opv0m.jpg