Mines gone all leaky after many years use. Anyone got one not being used and
going for a song?
MBS

On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:33:45 -0000, "Mr Blue Skye" apbz91@
dsl.pipex.com wrote:

Mines gone all leaky after many years use. Anyone got one not being used and
going for a song?
MBS


No, but have you thought of calling the manufacturer? I always have
found them very good. IIRC, this model is of a type before
cartridges with most of the parts were used. If this is a model
with the individual parts, then yiu probably only need a few O-rings
and they are fairly inexpensive anyway. It's probably a better
solution than taking them from another used valve, even if you can get
one.





..andy

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Andy Hall wrote:
On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:33:45 -0000, "Mr Blue Skye" apbz91@
dsl.pipex.com wrote:

Mines gone all leaky after many years use. Anyone got one not being
used and going for a song?
MBS


No, but have you thought of calling the manufacturer? I always have
found them very good. IIRC, this model is of a type before
cartridges with most of the parts were used. If this is a model
with the individual parts, then yiu probably only need a few O-rings
and they are fairly inexpensive anyway. It's probably a better
solution than taking them from another used valve, even if you can get
one.

.andy

I've twice obtained service packs for my old Mira 88 from the manufacturer
(both times due to slight leaks). They also once sent me a new handset
holder for free. Cost of a service pack & new knob was less than £20.
Customer support is 01242 262888 (Caradon Mira Ltd) or you may be able to
order online: http://www.mirashowers.com/

Terry D.

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"Terry D" wrote:

I've twice obtained service packs for my old Mira 88 from the manufacturer
(both times due to slight leaks). They also once sent me a new handset
holder for free. Cost of a service pack & new knob was less than £20.
Customer support is 01242 262888 (Caradon Mira Ltd) or you may be able to
order online: http://www.mirashowers.com/

Now that is very useful! I've got the exact same model in my flat, with a
leak that is progressively getting worse.

How hard is it to change the seals in this type of mixer? I haven't done any
plumbing before, and am concerned with getting myself into a situation of
having no shower and no water, but at the same time am prepared to give it a
go if it's do-able!

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Dane Koekoek

Dane Koekoek wrote:
In message
"Terry D" wrote:

I've twice obtained service packs for my old Mira 88 from the
manufacturer (both times due to slight leaks). They also once sent
me a new handset holder for free. Cost of a service pack & new knob
was less than £20. Customer support is 01242 262888 (Caradon Mira
Ltd) or you may be able to order online: http://www.mirashowers.com/

Now that is very useful! I've got the exact same model in my flat,
with a leak that is progressively getting worse.

How hard is it to change the seals in this type of mixer? I haven't
done any plumbing before, and am concerned with getting myself into a
situation of having no shower and no water, but at the same time am
prepared to give it a go if it's do-able!

My mum got the Mira service pack from the local indie plumber's
merchant. She's about to embark on this task, so if she can do it I'm
sure anyone can.

Her biggest problem is that the gate valve on the cold supply is jammed
open

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"R W" wrote:

My mum got the Mira service pack from the local indie plumber's
merchant. She's about to embark on this task, so if she can do it I'm
sure anyone can.

Well I might give it a go then!!!


Her biggest problem is that the gate valve on the cold supply is jammed
open

Thankfully, all my stopcocks work well...

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Dane Koekoek

Dane Koekoek wrote:
In message
"R W" wrote:

My mum got the Mira service pack from the local indie plumber's
merchant. She's about to embark on this task, so if she can do it I'm
sure anyone can.

Well I might give it a go then!!!


Her biggest problem is that the gate valve on the cold supply is
jammed open

Thankfully, all my stopcocks work well...

No real problems in installing the service kit, just follow the instructions
and make sure to use the silicone grease. BTW, the full service kit should
include pistons, O-ring seals and a new control knob. It gives the shower a
new lease of life. Mine was installed by myself and is now over 20 years
old and still works fine. Whilst you mum has the cold water turned off, why
not fit a new gate valve to the shower? In order to prevent gate valves
seizing in future, open fully then close by half a turn.

Terry D.

In message
"Terry D" wrote:

Dane Koekoek wrote:
In message
"R W" wrote:

My mum got the Mira service pack from the local indie plumber's
merchant. She's about to embark on this task, so if she can do it I'm
sure anyone can.

Well I might give it a go then!!!


Her biggest problem is that the gate valve on the cold supply is
jammed open

Thankfully, all my stopcocks work well...

No real problems in installing the service kit, just follow the
instructions and make sure to use the silicone grease. BTW, the full
service kit should include pistons, O-ring seals and a new control knob.
It gives the shower a new lease of life.

I've got this now, so it'll be a nice job for my next day off!!!


Mine was installed by myself and is now over 20 years old and still works
fine. Whilst you mum has the cold water turned off, why not fit a new gate
valve to the shower? In order to prevent gate valves seizing in future,
open fully then close by half a turn.

Terry, not my mum... R W's....


Dane

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Dane Koekoek