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Shower pump switching on when not being used

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.41 PM

Hi, my shower pump has started coming on when the shower is not being used and it is much noisier and vibrates more than before. I only switch it on when using the shower. Now I am scared to switch it on. Could you please advise?

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3 Answers

Asmita & A Limited

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Aylesbury

Hi - if the pump is coming on when the shower is not being used and no water is coming out of the shower - then the pump is on its way out. If there is water coming out of the shower, even though the taps are off then the shower valves or thermostatic unit within the shower is faulty. Thanks James

Answered14 June 2012

Anonymous user

Hi it may well be dirt in the filter/non-return valve, which when running another tap will start the pump due to pressure changes. I hope this helps Jamie

Answered14 June 2012

CBA Plumbing & Bathrooms

Rating: 5 out of 5

Rickmansworth

Depending on what type of pump and make you have it could be faulty built -in non return valves (in some negative head pumps)or possibly a faulty/sticking flow switch that tuns the pump on and off. For more info why not ring the tech dept of the manufacturer of the pump.

Answered14 June 2012