stiff shower valve

Question

Hi,

I have a problem with my shower valve. The thermostat is stiff, thus is difficult to adjust the hot/cold water.

From producer website the product is described as: "twin outlet triple control concealed thermostatic valve with ABS coverplate" (http://www.purabathrooms.co.uk/catalog/showers/showers-concealed-shower-valves/SQTCV).

I need an expert opinion, but I assume the work needed is:
- either check if there is any lime scale and try to clean it
- either change the showervalve is the limescale cannot be removed.

Anybody able to help me with this?

Thank you,
George

Godwin · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is very hard to clean inside. You must soak overnight in descalant but it will discolour the device. Best to change.

Steve · Answer

Hi, the thermostatic valve will have to be changed it is very hard to clean as it’s a concealed unit and it’ll be time-consuming to remove limescale and the unit would have to soaked in descaler over long period. I believe changing the unit would be a cheaper option and will have a smaller timescale.

Regards 
Steve 
SBA Maintenance

Saqib · Answer

Hi. By the sound of it looks like your valve needs changing. Its complicated to clean the current one, best to get a new one in. Hope that helps.

Dan · Answer

You will need to contact the manufacturer and buy a new cartridge

Dean · Answer

I would suggest changing the valve as seems like it is  seizing up and we need replacing

stiff shower valve

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