Swapping this shower. With pics

[armyash]

Hi had a friend asked me to swap this shower. Elderly, now struggling to turn the handle and now wants a lever type. I have included a few pictures. It's all accessible in the airing cupboard. The shower is pumped.

Minimal disruption to tiles also required.

Was thinking along the lines of something like this.

http://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/...n=googlebase&gclid=CKaLnoeQmc0CFbcW0wodZIUFAw

 

[Best]

Can't see the photo clearly, but that looks like a Mira valve. You could get a service kit for it if it is a 723 model and maybe a large lever from Mira if they still sell them.

 

[armyash]

Ok. Thanks. I'll look in to that service kit.

Not sure why my pictures are coming out so badly.

 

[jonnyswamp]

Plus one for servicing the Mira, they're bomb proof
If you do replace, go with a thermostatic valve, if they're elderly, you don't want to run the risk of scalding

 

[armyash]

It's a Mira 88 if that makes a difference?

 

[armyash]

Another the hot water runs intermittent on hot unless the pump is turned off, then the temperature is fine. Poor flow though obviously.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It's a Mira 88 if that makes a difference?

nope still get service kits

 

[armyash]

nope still get service kits

I can find service kits but nothing to suggest I can put a lever on it.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I can find service kits but nothing to suggest I can put a lever on it.

there maybe a disabled kit for the 88 as im sure i saw one with a decent level, best to phone mira

 

[armyash]

there maybe a disabled kit for the 88 as im sure i saw one with a decent level, best to phone mira

Going to give them a call tomorrow thanks. If no lever available I'm going to provide 2 quotes, one for a Mira element and a cheaper alternative.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

here you go Ash

https://www.showerdoc.com/mira-88-service-pack-936-12

 

[Chalked]

An 88 is only a manual mixer. I would recommend a thermostatic replacement for an elderly customer.

 

[Best]

I agree. Mira 88 is not a safe shower for elderly. I couldn't see in the photo what model it was.

 

[armyash]

An 88 is only a manual mixer. I would recommend a thermostatic replacement for an elderly customer.

Thanks, leaning towards the element.

 

[armyash]

I agree. Mira 88 is not a safe shower for elderly. I couldn't see in the photo what model it was.

Yeah sorry for the rubbish photos, clear as day on my phone.

 

[gastec]

Make sure its the element slt

 

[Shower Engineer]

You said the temperature is ok with the pump off but unstable when on? Could indicate a problem with the pump? Partial airlock on hot side?

 

[armyash]

You said the temperature is ok with the pump off but unstable when on? Could indicate a problem with the pump? Partial airlock on hot side?

Yes I did say the pump could be the fault but he said change the shower and worry about the pump after.

 

[armyash]

Make sure its the element slt

What is slt?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What is slt?

im guessing

Mira Element SLT BIR: Mixer Showers: Products

 

[armyash]

im guessing

Mira Element SLT BIR: Mixer Showers: Products

Yes, I did find that just wondering why it has to be slt and what it means compared to a plain element?

 

[armyash]

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/swirl-...me/63176#product_additional_details_container

Going for this. Going to be the simplest and cheapest option.

How long would any of expect it to take?

I'm thinking 2-3 hours 2 should be plenty but an extra hour for unforeseen problems.

 

[Shower Engineer]

Friend + Elderly = Thermostatic not manual