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Hot water problem
ITtim
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Hi Keep having a problem where by the cable connecting to my heating element seems to burn out. I re strip the wires and reattatch them and then a month or two down the line they have disintergrated again. Does anyone know what my problem could be? i've had to fix it 4 times now and i'm concerened I have a bigger problem.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
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I assume you are talking about an immersion heater here, so I would be concerned that it isn't working properly and needs replacing or at least checking out by an electrician.A house isn't a home without a cat.
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Yes thats the one, it works okay when connected. is it more likely to be the element?kicking squealing gucci little piggy.0
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it is possible that the cable is undersized.
not sure of correct size for domestic immersion, but it is a largish one0 -
i did wonder that myself but its pretty thick. not as thick as a cooker one but not far off.kicking squealing gucci little piggy.0
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the cable you should be using is 1.5mm2 heat resistant 3 core flex or was once called butyl.0
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If I were you and i wasn't too sure about the wiring I'd get it checked over by an electrician cos if the wires are burning out like that you have a fire risk there.0
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either the element is duff or the cable is the wrong one.Get some gorm.0
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i guess its the element, were in a hard water area its probably all furred up. thanks for the advice. Managed to speak to an electrician friend who'll have a look.kicking squealing gucci little piggy.0
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