Pressure Release Device activated - old Gainsborough GSX

[Webber]

Hello,

I'm fairly certain that the pressure release device in my shower has blown but I'm not sure what replacement part I can get. The shower hose has recently been replaced after the lining of the previous one failed which seems to be something that will activate the PRD. I've now replaced the hose but water comes from the behind the unit so I think the PRD needs to be replaced. My issue is that I'm not sure exactly what replacement part I'm looking for and if anyone can offer any advice that would be much appreciated.

The shower is an old Gainsborough GSX (the basic model in this manual: https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/docume...deluxe-electric-shower-installation-guide.pdf). For newer models, it seems that the PRD is integrated in the outlet pipe. However, these outlet pipes all seem to be straight whilst the outlet pipe in my unit is curved. In my unit there is also a part to the left of the outlet pipe this that looks very similar to the replacement triton PRDs I've seen.

If anyone can help identify what part I need to replace, that would be great. It's not a great shower but it works good enough and I'm keen to fix and repair wherever possible.

 

[Timmy D]

Time for a new shower I’m afraid. I just spent 20 odd minutes looking for the spare and can’t find it. It’s discontinued and spares stock must have run dry.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Is it this one? Aqualisa Ase & Nrg Long Outlet Pipe/Prd - 482804 | AQUAL-482804 - https://www.showerdoc.com/aqualisa-ase-and-nrg-long-outlet-pipe-prd-482804

 

[Timmy D]

Is it this one? Aqualisa Ase & Nrg Long Outlet Pipe/Prd - 482804 | AQUAL-482804 - https://www.showerdoc.com/aqualisa-ase-and-nrg-long-outlet-pipe-prd-482804

No. That’s all I could find. The one required has a 45 bend.

 

[Webber]

Thanks both for looking.

Unfortunately the linked part wouldn't work in this model. The images below show the outlet pipe and the part I think might be the PRD given how similar it looks to PRDs in other brands (to me this part looks almost identical to the triton PRD for example and I was hoping that perhaps they might be interchangable across brands.)

A shame for such a small part going meaning a new shower needed but appreciate the help and advice given nevertheless!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Shower has just been replaced but it was manufactured in 2012 ? Time for a new shower

 

[Webber]

Shower has just been replaced but it was manufactured in 2012 ? Time for a new shower

It's the hose that's just been replaced but yes, was interesting to see date of manufacture as the shower was bought as new and installed a good few years after 2012! Perhaps sitting around as shop stock...