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Can you repair a shower transformer?

I have a Jetstream 2000S. A really great power shower. Recently the transformer stopped working properly, Water comes out for a few seconds then stops to a trickle, then starts again for a second or two then back to a trickle. I have been told it's the transformer and guess what - it's now obsolete!! Can it be repaired? Any advice gratefully appreciated.
Tony
PS Or even, are there any old showers around that can be cannabilised - saving the planets valuable resources etc!!!

Tony Tingle
February 2008
Yes there is one that fits the bill by Newteam, which has ceased trading now. It's the only one with a top left pipe inlet available now and it's the Supajet 100 Power Shower. Runs 240 v. and has 2 year guarantee. All next generation electric showers are higher voltage like 800 plus.
It's only available from a few suppliers now I think. I got mine from betterbathrooms.com. Supplies are subJect to delays though and I don't think any more will be made once the present stock runs out!?
The Shower Doctor online has spares for Newteam showers and so does Amazon - surprisingly. Apparently it's part of an American company now.
There are however only very limited supplies of spares for the Jetstream 2000s as it's now "obsolete". There are some parts however which will fit it which are not made by Newteam.
I suspect the new generation of showers does not last even half as long as the Jetstream sadly! It is an awesome shower and we have only ever had to replace one seal.....in 21 years.......cannot fault in any way. Probably down to it's relative simplicity.....like our old combi Potterton Boiler which went for 15 years, never failed ever and it was only the metal flue which eventually corroded and they stopped making that part.
The new condensing boilers are quieter, very energy efficient and have plastic flues .

I loved the Potterton's clear little window which showed the blue gas flame and the comforting and familiar clunking on and off.

Anyway best of l luck, otherwise perhaps think about a new shower or bathroom or both even!!

PS - Have not fitted it yet though.......?!!! Proof of pudding is in the eating!

I'm a proud and loud Luddite by the way!!!!

SueBertie
October 2014
Hi
Does your transformer have a fuse at the base, my mira transformer has also stopped working and im in the middle of locating a 7.5 amp fuse that slots in at the base of the transformer..

chris
June 2014
Mine did the same. I found if you moved the wiring that runs outside the transformer it then connects and runs water again. I then held this in the exact spot with electrical tape to the wall. Now it stops only if I have knocked the position of the wiring. Unfortunately my shower makes a loud noise when working and I am told it is the pump which I cannot buy now. I have had this shower for 15 years and it has been brilliant. I don't suppose anyone out there has a pump for the 2000s that works?

sue
August 2009
I got the same issue as well. Has anybody found a solution yet. Perhaps we should get a bespoke batch built ??

Malc
October 2008
Hi Tony did you get an answer or a new shower as mine is doing exactly the same thing!
Thanx
Helen

Helen
September 2008
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