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Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower limescale build up

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Postby Ian Thompson » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:15 pm

I have a Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower fitting fed directly from my combi boiler. The flow control has become very stiff to open and close, probably due to limescale build up. If I take the flow control off, will I be able to increase the movement of it, or is the limescale in the main body of the fitting?
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Postby htg engineer » Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:26 am

If it is caused by limescale then the limescale will be in the main waterways/body of the shower. I would strip the shower and clean all components, you may want to buy a service kit for the shower as you may need to renew O rings etc.
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Postby Ian Thompson » Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:19 pm

Many thanks htg. I wll take your advice
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Postby htg engineer » Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:07 pm

If you don't get any with the service kit - buy a small tub of silicone grease.
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