Shower Chord not working
Hi, the shower pull chord which controls the power to the shower has stopped working. When the chord is pulled it does not switch the switch on that gives the shower power. Any suggestions as to what has happened/ what to do? Thanks
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Docs property solutions
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Replace it, they are simple and cheap to replace, it's quite easy to be a little too vigorous with them lol
7th Mar 2018
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Theos Electrical
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It is probably just faulty and worn down after strenuous use. Replacing the shower chord should fix it. You need an electrician.
5th Jul 2018
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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Just need to replace Pull Cord Switch they do eventually stop operating
30th Mar 2019
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ACDC
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The best way dealing with pull cords in a replacement
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17th Mar 2018
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Andrew
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Hi, I think you just have to change the pull chord shower switch.
14th Apr 2018
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Story Electrical
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Sometimes the mechanism fails over time, and other occasions they burn out due to terminals not being tightened. Its recommended its replaced
23rd Jan 2018
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YOU HAVE TO RUN POWER TEST IF THE POWER IS IN SHOWER AND THAT MEANS FAULT IN CHORD AND YOU HAVE TO CHANGED THE CHORD.
27th Jan 2018
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Hi, it is possible that the pull cord switch is faulty and needs to be replaced although your first point of call is to make sure that there is power getting to the switch. I recommend you ask a qualified electrician to do this unless you have experience with electrics yourself
28th Jan 2018
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A&R Response
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Hi there, the pull cord needs replacing, most likely switch burnt out or pull cord broken
6th Mar 2018
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Jnrproperty maintenance service
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Switch has failed and will need replacing with new
8th Feb 2018
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Simplyhomedesigns
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The correct answer is to replace it by a qualified lectrician
10th Mar 2018
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Midlands home maintenance
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Hi it sounds like the switch needs replacing
5th Mar 2018
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Weaves Interiors & Outdoors
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It would be advised to call an electrician to test for fault and replace with a new pull cord.
30th Jun 2018
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Wolex Electricals Ltd
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You possibly have a faulty shower switch which must be investigated. I will suggest not to try to switch it on until you've had it checked.
23rd Aug 2018
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The switch is broken over time from switching on and off they break it is a very common problem
31st Dec 2018
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Exceptional Spaces
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Normally this means the switch needs replacing , the mechanism gets a lot of wear and they do tend to give out eventually.
10th Jan 2020
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Simple answer is to replace the Shower pull switch as they cannot be repaired.
General wear and tear is the main cause of the pull switch becoming defective and non-operational. I recommend the purchasing and fitting of a good quality pull switch in order to gain long, safe and reliable operation of your Isolation switch.
General wear and tear is the main cause of the pull switch becoming defective and non-operational. I recommend the purchasing and fitting of a good quality pull switch in order to gain long, safe and reliable operation of your Isolation switch.
3rd Nov 2019
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Hillsome Limited
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First invite a qualified electrician to troubleshoot, it might just have to do with replacing the pull chord
29th Jan 2020
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Livewire Electrical2
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the pullcord switch is probably broken but would need to be tested first
1st Mar 2020
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GC electrical
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1 of the connections will have burnt out/ corroded. New pull cord req
6th Jun 2020
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AJM ELECTRICAL SERVICES BIRMINGHAM
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Replace the switch
could find a burned out wire
could find a burned out wire
26th Apr 2020
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