Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer Reviews

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Initially the Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer shower worked fine and replaced the original unit without to much disruption to the cubical. However shortly after a water softner had been fitted to our mains supply the h2o hydro powered shower developed problems mainly with the hot water supply not turning off. The system has been isolated and we are expecting a plumber to see if he can fix it early next week. After reading the revues I wont be holding my breath.

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I had the original Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer (a thinish square unit ) some 5 yrs ago and after 2yrs it would not turn off properly.
I was sent free of charge a completly new unit but of a different style (a round unit with large round wheel dial on/off assembly on the front ) but working on the same hot/cold mixing method ie `ventury principal`.
This has now developed the same fault of not turning off after having a hot shower.However, I have overcome this problem (not by repair and not a ...

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The Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer is no longer made and no spares available. Now as rare as hen's teeth and equivalently expensive. Frustrating. These units should be a mainstay of production of British industry and lack of spare parts is a short term business decision of which the UK is currently reaping rewards I think.

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My experience is similar. Folks, to repair the Aquadart leaking, does the white plastic bar that moves along to open the shower pull right out and is there a O Ring on the end of it that needs replacing to stop the leak.
Also where does one add the sicilon grease to make to operate better

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Both my Croydex H2O and older Hydroflow are leaking so badly that the lower pressure will not pull the hot water sufficiently. Can anyone suggest a sealant that would work on this type of plastic. It happened when I had to take them apart to solve the 'not turning-off' problem, then they leaked from all the joints, especially the top plate. The dripping/not turning off is easy to fix, but so far I'm stuck with the leaking issue.

Would be great if someone could make a more robust version, eve ...

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I'm in the plumbing business. The very low cost and hence minimal retail profit margin prevented promotion of this Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer through normal plumbing outlets.

I am very sorry that croydex discontinued production several years ago,and that no other similar product ,at a sensible price is currently available in the uk.(April 2008)

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Please Croydex give us a suitable alternative to this shower, without us having to replace tiles and pipework. I just want to put something else in its place!

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Loved this shower but unfortunately after nearly 3 years the hot water wouldn't switch off. Had a plumber look at it last night and showed him david 38 comments but could see nothing wrong with it.

Got to go looking for a new shower now but haven't a clue what to look for to fit properly and save me retiling??? Any ideas?? Also if I buy a shower valve is that the mechanism to be fitted onto pipes and shower head or do I have to buy other parts after that??? Please help???

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Had the Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer shower less than 4 years and it would not turn off, seems to be a particular fault but having read David's comments of July 2007 we removed the dial, stripped it down, cleaned it out and applied silicon grease, it now works a treat. There was a lot of debris due to the water in the road being turned off a few times I think but silicon grease seems to be the answer. Many thanks to David 07

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Powerful hot shower, easy to install, no electrics. Excellent, its a shame that croydex dont make them anymore. Hard water may cause problems, but doesn't it with all showers?

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Any ideas on how I get to the spring or springs to re-grease would be greatly appreciated.

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Probably would have got top marks from everyone if only the unit had silicone grease or a grease that didn't harden. Apart from this the unit can be adjusted for perfect shower.

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Cheap and easy to install, works well initially. You get what you pay for, cheap means poor product. I have had 2 units each lasted about 18 months before something goes wrong, in my case the hot water continued to run after turning off on both units

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The Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer is easy to use, and it is cheap. Unfortunately, the unit has broken twice, and I now can't replace it, and I can't get replacement parts, as it is not made any more.

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If you have good water pressure then I would recommend the Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer shower over any electric shower any day.

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When it wouldn't turn off I stripped it down and found that the assembly lubricant had hardened and was stopping the spring loaded piston from closing properly, preventing the turn off. After cleaning the parts, I reassembled the Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer shower using silicone grease. I have had no problems since.

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It replaced an Aquadart hydroflo shower (no longer made) and is better in most ways. Dripping and unreliable turn off indicate a short life (installed end 2004). Replacement may be difficult without replumbing/retiling. Bother.

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The Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer Shower has plenty of pressure and is easy to fit but it started leaking after 18 months and I can't find a replacement. I can't fit another shower onto the pipe fittings, as they are precise for this model, without re-plumbing! I'd like to simply replace it but looks like it is discontinued.

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Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer:
If the house cold water presure is only average, you will still get get a very good powerful shower. Easy to use and low running cost. Would have given a higher rating if you could purchase a replacement 'o' ring and diaphram kit, would even pay £15 for such a kit.

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Croydex H2O Hydro-Powered Mixer - I installed this shower about 10 months ago. On the first attempt used cold water from tank in loft. The pressure was not sufficient, so we tried again, using cold mains supply to feed cold water inlet. The results were good and the shower performed as well as a power shower without the need for power (very good). After that someone in the house turned the knob the wrong way to turn it on (arrows point in both directions). The knob broke, but aftersales service ...