Storage Heater Question
- Thread starter BB71
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Not really. Certainly not noticeably.
You more than likely have a loose connection on the rear of the switch, or the switch is a little tired.
You more than likely have a loose connection on the rear of the switch, or the switch is a little tired.
They are new switches which have only been used properly the once & have been checked by 2 different electricians now, is there anything else which could be causing the switches to warm up ?
Are they a Nippon manufacturer or are they a quality item ?
What is the storage heater fused at at the CU 16amp or 20 amp ?
Are you absolutely sure the switch is rated at 20 amp- which it should be ?
If the switch was replaced, did the fitter cut back the cores and use fresh bright metal to terminate with ?
What is the storage heater fused at at the CU 16amp or 20 amp ?
Are you absolutely sure the switch is rated at 20 amp- which it should be ?
If the switch was replaced, did the fitter cut back the cores and use fresh bright metal to terminate with ?
1)They are Unidare heaters which are now covered by Dimplex (admittedly don't know how old they are though)
2) cu ? Sorry unsure will have to check
3) Yes 20 Amp Pole Switches are being used, unlike the 13amp spur switch they were originally fitted with & resulting in one melting a week or so back
4) The one who came yesterday did the other is a friend & did the original work whilst I was out so unsure
Any thoughts ?
2) cu ? Sorry unsure will have to check
3) Yes 20 Amp Pole Switches are being used, unlike the 13amp spur switch they were originally fitted with & resulting in one melting a week or so back
4) The one who came yesterday did the other is a friend & did the original work whilst I was out so unsure
Any thoughts ?
Ok should be able to do that, the current one's (Pole) or the old knackered one (Spur) ? (unfortunately I don't have possession of the melted one at the moment)
The plug being used at the moment is posted below
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