immersion query

[seco services]

no in ohms not 200k just 200

 

[crazychic]

yep, ok got it. it's just next to the continuity setting.

 

[seco services]

now check it.

 

[crazychic]

Just done it . It was 19.6

 

[seco services]

element is ok then.

 

[crazychic]

yep i believe between 17-19 is the OK range for a 3KW heater element. Glad I got to test it properley now from finding the right range. Thanks for your help.

And as continuity was between L and T then all should be ok.

So the no hot water problem is because of what?!!!! Ahh!

 

[seco services]

you have proved continuity on element by doing a ohms test.
is their power to the stat ?

 

[crazychic]

i have proved the switch is working by testing continuity between L and T terminals (should i do a resistance test here also). Then I did the resistance test and got 19.6 reading. So proves the element is fine.

(although working out, using the WIV and VIR triangles! I should have 17 ohms for a 3kw heater. 19 is slightly over that.)

 

[seco services]

forget the continuity test.
use the volt meter.
what voltage is going into the stat ?
what voltage is coming out the stat ?

 

[crazychic]

hnag on, will check. what range should be used for this ?

 

[seco services]

v with a wavey line

 

[crazychic]

just tested and it read 0. did it with power off. that's correct isn't it?

 

[seco services]

turn it on i want to know that you have power.

 

[crazychic]

ok, this is safe tho right with the power on?

 

[seco services]

providing you don't touch the cable,probes and you have it set to volts ac.
stick it on 600