Bar mixers
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The following can be carried out by a competent person
1.1 Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
1.2 Not enough cold
water flowing through
shower.
1.3 Increase in the
ambient cold water
temperature.
1.4 Cold water supply
blocked.
1.5 High volume of cold
water drawn off elsewhere.
2.1 Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
2.2 Not enough hot water
flowing through shower.
2.3 Decrease in the
ambient cold water
temperature.
2.4 Insufficient hot water
supplies from the heating
system.
2.5 Hot water supply
blocked or restricted.
2.6 Flow limiter not fitted
(HP systems only).
3.1 Flow limiters not
fitted.
4.1 Water supplies cut off.
4.2 Shower unit blocked.
4.3 Blockage in pipework.
4.4 Sprayhead blocked.
4.5 System not capable of
supplying multiple outlets
at the same time.
1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section.
1.2.1 Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.3.1 Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.4.1 Turn shower off and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
1.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from
the supply.
2.1.1 Refer to commissioning section.
2.2.1 Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.3.1 Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.4.1 Ensure heating appliance is set to
maximum or has sufficient stored hot water.
2.4.2 Ensure heating appliance is igniting by
trying a hot water tap elsewhere.
2.5.1 Turn shower off and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
2.6.1 Fit the supplied flow limiter in the
sprayhead (see ‘instantaneous gas water
heaters’).
3.1.1 Fit the supplied limiter in the showerhead
or inlets depending upon model (see ‘high
pressure systems’).
4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if
necessary contact local water company.
4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary.
4.3.1 Turn the shower off and consult a
suitably competent plumber.
4.4.1 Clean sprayhead.
4.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand.
4.5.2 Ensure stop/service valves are fully open.
4.5.3 Check if sufficient water pressure.
1 Water too hot.
2 Water too cold
3 High water
flow and/or poor
performance on a
mains fed system.
4 Water does
not flow or
shower pattern
collapses when
another outlet is
turned on.
Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure
FAULT FINDING