Recent: Windows 11, Dell 5450, JBL Bluetooth headphones?

Mend > Baths and Showers

Mend Bristan Omega Seals Cartridge

Bristan Omega Shower cartidge seal replacement?

I have replaced the seals on my Bristan Omega shower cartridge but after refitting the water is only luke warm - I assume I have done something wrong when refitting the cartridge but can't work out what it is: Can anyone advise what I should do?

Dave.B
February 2008
Did you ever find out where to get spares? I too have a dripping shower!

Jack
July 2011
depending on the model there are either 3 or 4 seals they fit with the raised ridge back to back. 2 at the front are the same large size the middle one the bigger of the smaller and finaly the smallest at the back. The 2 big ones raised ridge back to back the 2 smaller rased ridge back to back. Removing the cartridge is the difficult part. Remove the small heat control off the front (unscrew the handle or remove small hex nut concealed under a small cap) then the large flow control (circlip). Remove the two hex screws and note the approximate position of the cage. This stops the cartridge moving too far when turned off or on. You may find the cartridge difficult to pull out, refit the large control ring and you can carefully prise forward by putting a screwdriver between the control ring and the body. When refitting the rubber seals use some silicon grease to ease them on and then when pushing the cartridge back. Refit the cage (hex screws) and check the water turns off fully, if not refit the cage allowing the cartridge to turn further off. Adjust the position of the heat control untill you have a good range of temperature.
Good luck

Philthunder
September 2008
I dont know if i can answer your question but when my shower was first fitted it was luke warm too, the fitters then returned and i think they put the hot/cold on the wrong way round!. Can i ask where you got your repair kit for the omega as i have a recessed omega which is constantly dripping... was it easy and how much was the kit?
thanks
kurt.anderssen@ntlworld.com

Kurt
March 2008

Related Questions ...

Mend cartridge bristan mixer

replacing cartridge for bristan trinity mixer?

Hi Guys having replaced seals on my Bristan Trinity cartridge, I have refitted cartridge into body but shower ... [Read more]
Mend replaced leak fitted

Bristan Thermostatic cartridge Cart 5 dripping?

Hi. I've replaced the seals on this cartridge and still have a slight leak. I've fitted it according to the in... [Read more]
Mend How to mend it?

How to mend a Bristan 8-inch (200mm) traditional shower rose?

We have two "Bristan Trinity thermostatic surface-mounted showers with rigid riser and diverter to shower hand... [Read more]
Mend shower cartridge drips

Installed new bristan cartridge but it still drips!!!??

Ive recently put a new bristan shower cartridge in my shower, new seals the lot, but it still drips!!! Any ide... [Read more]
Mend replacing replaced flow

Replacing cartridge in Bristan thermostatic shower mixer?

After I replaced the cartridge into the housing I can't turn off the flow of water. Can anyone explain about ... [Read more]
Mend shower cartridge dripping

How easy is it to change a cdvalve (VLV 04070TER-OF) in a bristan cartridge?

Just woundering if it is an easy job to change one of these ceramic valves? My Shower head is dripping with no... [Read more]
Mend hot water apart

bristan 1901 cartridge?

the gap for hot water is only 1mm. can the cartridge be taken apart, or is there some other magic way of sol... [Read more]
Mend shower cartridge bristan

how to replace Bristan java shower cartridge?

After removing the cartridge and replacing the outer seals, how do I replace the cartridge?
Mend shower thermostatic bathroom
1

How can I fix my Bristan Pisa Shower ?

I have a Wall MountedBristan Pisa Thermostatic Shower unit. How do I take it apart to remove the cartridge so ... [Read more]
Mend thermostatic cartridge leak
4

Bristan Shower won't turn off after refitting?

Hi, I have just replaced the Bristan Thermotech - Cart 5 - (Thermostatic Cartridge) after having a problem wit... [Read more]

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Baths and Showers ...