Dripping shower head.

[spigot]

My shower is leaking slightly, might need a new washer?
The tap type is where the handle is pulled out to turn the water on & twist to control temperature.
I’ve replaced plenty of washers in my time but wouldn’t know where to start on this one.
Anyone out there had this problem?

 

[RoaminRog]

I think the tap is made by Reich so you may be able to glean some guidance from t’internet Mike.

P.S. They don’t come supplied with a reflection of you taking a photograph of it, that’s an optional extra!

 

[izwozral]

Just guessing but is there a grub screw underneath or on blind side?

 

[maingate]

If it has just started, it might be due to frost damage. Sorry to be a merchant of doom.

If that is the case then you will have to remove the complete unit and strip it down to get at the cartridge (ceramic I think).

 

[RoaminRog]

Also you will need to check if it microswitched or not.

 

[runnach]

Grub screw is the normal way to access and normally sits under the blue red hot cold symbol I suspect underneath liooking at yours . I agree with main gate normally the cartride that has split if it is a seal your lucky day

 

[winks]

If it is a cartridge its generally not expensive ( £10-15) and at least its on the shower and not in an impossible position under the bleeding sink.

Cheers

H

 

[QFour]

Our Laika has a switch on the shower head so you can switch it on / off at the head or on the wall.

Amazon

There are loads to choose from and a nice simple fix. It also stops the water running out of the shower head if you use the shower for storage and saves on water usage.

 

[RoaminRog]

Just noticed, we have the same tap as you!
If you turn the tap to one side, you will see a blue/red (cold/hot) plastic piece, which has to be removed to reveal a grub screw. From memory, that will release the cartridge for inspection. (Don’t forget to turn the water pump off before you start)
Good Luck!