Evening all.. My Heatrae Sadia Megaflo DD 210 direct water heater packed up yesterday. The bottom element has never worked - I've just been using the top element for the last 5 years. Yesterday that element also stopped working.
I discovered the little thermal cutout button on the thermostat had popped out. I pushed it in again, but it popped out again today. When I push it in again the water heats, but there's a smell of hot electrical components. Does it sound like I just need a new thermostat, or do I need to call in a plumber and get a couple of new elements at £180 a pop?
Also, anyone ever used generic parts in a Megaflo? I'm wondering if I can get away with buying non-branded 11" elements.
I discovered the little thermal cutout button on the thermostat had popped out. I pushed it in again, but it popped out again today. When I push it in again the water heats, but there's a smell of hot electrical components. Does it sound like I just need a new thermostat, or do I need to call in a plumber and get a couple of new elements at £180 a pop?
Also, anyone ever used generic parts in a Megaflo? I'm wondering if I can get away with buying non-branded 11" elements.