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jema
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 05 11:05 am    Post subject: Spare parts rip off as usual Reply with quote
    

Some months ago I went to great length when rebuilding my bathroom, not to screw all the shower bits into the tilework on the grounds that at 6 years old the shower life had to be near its end.

a couple of days ago (timed for the hot weather naturally) the shower motor ground to a halt.

Cost of similar new Triton shower £143, cost of replacement motor from Triton £93

tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 05 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I had an NEc fax art work a couple of years ago, £150 to buy, it broke down I identified the bit that needed replacing, NEC quoted £185.00 for the replacement

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 05 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Similar thing with printers where can can almost buy a new one for the cost of two ink cartridges.

Aren't there any generic parts that could be used? The downside is it might take a while to get hold of them.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 05 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Treacodactyl wrote:
Similar thing with printers where can can almost buy a new one for the cost of two ink cartridges.

Aren't there any generic parts that could be used? The downside is it might take a while to get hold of them.


TBH i am sure I am on a lost, 6 years is old for a shower, the motor is fubar, but I think the thermostat is on its way out as well.

Does make me wonder about going for a system with a generic booster pump though. Divides up the points of failure. Like buying a hifi separates system.

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