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Anyone used Rointe heaters?
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Anyone had any issues with Rointe Heaters overheating at the plug?
Just been PAT Testing in a business, numerous sockets were cracked & the plugs were very hot to touch. One had severe visual signs of overheating at the plug/socket.
Wasn't sure if this was potentially an Electrical Installation issue and/or an issue over time with the appliance(see note below).
Heaters roughly 5 years old & this has only really came apparent in the past year. To note, they have moved away from using the the programme & rely on switching on/off each day.
Referred them back to installer/electrician. I personally thought they should be on a spur, though doing so (removing plug) may void Rointe Warranty, as per manufacturer website.0 -
I wonder if they should have been directly wired into a fused connectionWill_Rich said:Anyone had any issues with Rointe Heaters overheating at the plug?
Just been PAT Testing in a business, numerous sockets were cracked & the plugs were very hot to touch. One had severe visual signs of overheating at the plug/socket.
Wasn't sure if this was potentially an Electrical Installation issue and/or an issue over time with the appliance(see note below).
Heaters roughly 5 years old & this has only really came apparent in the past year. To note, they have moved away from using the the programme & rely on switching on/off each day.
Referred them back to installer/electrician. I personally thought they should be on a spur, though doing so (removing plug) may void Rointe Warranty, as per manufacturer website.
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We havent had a magic clay post for a while, this is a bit of a blast from the past!
I agree, I think a permanently installed heater should have a fused connection unit, not a plug & socket.Will_Rich said:Referred them back to installer/electrician. I personally thought they should be on a spur, though doing so (removing plug) may void Rointe Warranty, as per manufacturer website.
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