Bathroom tap only works if sink tap switched on

[Hellen_374579788]

Hi all I have just purchased my first caravan for me and my 3 children its fab converted from camping however the bathroom tap only works if the sink tap is switched on can anyone help please? its an old van 1991 abi but other than that perfect

thanks in advance

 

[Zbungle]

Possible solution. Each tap has a 12v micro-switch in its base. When the tap handle is turned, the micro-switch is turned on which in turn, controls the pump. Looks like the micro-switch on the bathroom tap has stopped working. When you turn the handle the 'valve' opens but the pump isn't activated. By turning on the sink tap you switch on the pump (using the sink's micro-switch) and because the 'valve' is open on the bathroom tap, water flows. The micro-switches are readily available from accessory shops and are quite easy to replace.

 

[Hellen_374579788]

Possible solution. Each tap has a 12v micro-switch in its base. When the tap handle is turned, the micro-switch is turned on which in turn, controls the pump. Looks like the micro-switch on the bathroom tap has stopped working. When you turn the handle the 'valve' opens but the pump isn't activated. By turning on the sink tap you switch on the pump (using the sink's micro-switch) and because the 'valve' is open on the bathroom tap, water flows. The micro-switches are readily available from accessory shops and are quite easy to replace.

great thanks for that I will try getting a new switch,

 

[Hellen_374579788]

Possible solution. Each tap has a 12v micro-switch in its base. When the tap handle is turned, the micro-switch is turned on which in turn, controls the pump. Looks like the micro-switch on the bathroom tap has stopped working. When you turn the handle the 'valve' opens but the pump isn't activated. By turning on the sink tap you switch on the pump (using the sink's micro-switch) and because the 'valve' is open on the bathroom tap, water flows. The micro-switches are readily available from accessory shops and are quite easy to replace.

Am I best to remove the tap and take it with me?

to ensure I get the correct part? I assume I just unscrew from the sink

thanks

 

[Tristan]

In case you haven't already then it's best you do exactly that Hellen, since these switches are at the base of the tap and your van is quite an old one you'd want to be sure you get the right micro-switch, there's a fair amount of variety when it comes to these type of bathroom options.

 

[mike121]

Hi all I have just purchased my first caravan for me and my 3 children its fab converted from camping however the bathroom
only works if the sink tap is switched on can anyone help please? its an old van 1991 abi but other than that perfect

thanks in advance

Hi
Just check out the pipe connection of sink tap, is there leakage on it???