Hi,

My mira essentials shower has started to cut out and lose it's electric supply. I have a pull cord to supply power to the unit and this is still illuminated red when the power light at the shower unit goes out so it must be a short or a problem within the shower unit itself. Any ideas?

Ann-Marie., October 2008

I have replaced the brushes in many of these showers. I am sick and tired by these companies selling them at such high prices. I now purchase standard brushes from eBay or spares supplies in town. These only cost me £1.00 + 50p postage. I place the brush on some fine emry board and rub it down untill it fits the brass holder.
Once it fits the holder I replace the spring and place it in the holder. Once secured in the holder I cut the brush so that a max of 1cm is exposed outside of the holder. I use my mini dremmel to shape the end of the brushto match that of the motor

I reassemble and spin the motor with my fingers. If it spins freely I place the motor back in the shower and reconnect. If it sticks I remove the brushes and shape again.

This takes about 15 minutes and saves you about 14 pounds.

Please try it, the job is so easy to complete. I am thinking of making a small video showing you how easy it is.

Pat, June 2011

Where did you get the brushes? I have been searching for ages!

Trev., December 2008

Doesn't sound like the microswitch to me - easy to check though with an insulated screwdriver and a meter.

Your problem sounds similar to my Essentials - the shower makes a horrid bass sound and then cuts out (usually mid lather!).

2 years ago it was the carbon brushes, which I replaced for 20 GBP. This time the motor is really hammered (I think it was installed off-centre and is worn heavily in one side) and I think I need a new motor unit. The motor unit is part 419-50 and about 70 quid.

If anyone knows where to fin a cheaper one, please let me know.

Pete, November 2008

Hi depending on the model of your shower you will either have a micro switch or a variable resistor with builtin micro switch. which supplies power to your shower when u turn the knob.
From what you describe it seems that your micro switch is playing up. it is not hard to change but make sure your electric supply is turned off before attempting any thing i am including a link to one the best MIRA shower spares stockests have a word with them they can supply u the parts And GOOD LUCK with the repairs desi_sniper@hotmail.com
http://www.shower-spares.co.uk/mira_showers.html

DesiSniper, October 2008