Had to turn off water-supply to bathroom. When turned back on, Triton t90si shower powers up Ok but no water comes out. Could this be an air-block, or something else? (Can hear pump working). If an air-block, how do I clear it?
2006-07-23 03:43:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yep, you have an air-lock. Identify your pump(is it internal to the shower) Whatever, loosen carefully the pump outlet pipes, this will allow the air out of the pump. Being aware that running the pump without water is very risky, the pump relies on water to cool/lubricate it, isolate the electrics to the pump, put the shower on, water should come from the shower head. If this fails, get a WET / DRY vacuum cleaner, put on shower pipe, and pull the water through. When you are satisfied you have water, and therefore the pump has a flooded suction (lots water in pump) reconnect, put the shower head to its lowest position, run the shower....
2006-07-23 06:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by johncob 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Search on the net for Triton, then your shower model. Or the pump make/model it it's seperate.Most companies have online manuals for their products. There may be a venting/bleed valve built into that shower/ pump. As someone else said, pumps rely on water for cooling/lubrication so avoid running it dry.
2006-07-23 09:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an air block.If you can get some sort of pipe on the shower head try blowing.Well it might work.
2006-07-23 03:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOur pump may be air bound and will require you to bled the system by opening it up and venting the air
2006-07-23 04:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋