Why does my shower keep tripping?

Question

Every time I turn the shower on it runs for a bit, then cuts out and trips the electrics. Any idea what might be causing this?

Nish · Accepted Answer

A shower tripping the electrics is a safety hazard and possible causes include a short circuit, an overload, a faulty heating element, a faulty solenoid valve, or moisture or water ingress affecting wiring. Attempting to fix electrical problems without proper training can be dangerous and should be addressed by a qualified electrician immediately.

Albert · Answer

It may be a result of some eletcrical fault which can be investigated to determined the reason

James · Answer

This could be any number of things; Could be overloading the circuit by drawing too many amps for the RCD or MCB to handle.
Could be a faulty shower unit/ or a faulty pull cord isolator.
Or could be as simple as a loose connection or a damaged cable.
You will need to get an electrician with 2391 out to test the circuit.

Richard · Answer

Your shower keeps tripping because your element is on the way out and going down to earth I suggest the fit in the shower as this will not last much longer.

Adrian · Answer

There an issue with circuit, or with the power shower it must be tested

Osman · Answer

earth fault on them..you have to hire qualified electrician to test them to find fault..

Roger · Answer

Have you recently had any work done to the shower or any electrics?

When did you first notice this issue?

Luke · Answer

Could be an electrical issue. May also be limescale/mineral build up in the heating element causing a thermal overload. Needs to be tested for both but likely need a new shower or heating element.

Edward · Answer

Many issues could be causing this, potentially undersized mcb/rcbo, a fault within the shower itself could also be the reason for he issues.

Lewis · Answer

Could be overloading supply, faulty shower unit/ pull cord isolator, loose connection or a damaged cable.

Why does my shower keep tripping?

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