Towel Warmer Element Blown?

[Rob1982]

I've had a new central heating system installed in my flat which includes a towel warmer that is dual fuel with a 200w element.

The system was half done and not filled up so that i could remove the towel warmer to paint behind it. After putting it back on the wall i tested to see if the element would heat up which it did although the towel warmer was empty of water at the time.

The system was later filled up, inhibiter added and boiler comissioned. I tested the element again and this time it didnt heat up. I swopped the fuse out of the fused switched spur that it connects to but this made no difference.

The plumber reckoned the element had blown as the towel warmer contained no water when it was turned on.

Does this sound right and i now have to drain the towel warmer and replace the element?

 

[glasgowgas]

take the cable out of the fused spur and check for continuity.

a wee quick question,would you switch on an empty kettle?

 

[Rob1982]

no, but then again there's never been a need to.

Do the elements in kettles get damaged if they contain no water?

What causes this to happen?

 

[buck51]

I think diy is not for you !!!
What caused this????YOU!!!

 

[Rob1982]

Your right, it isnt. but I'm gona do it anyway.

I think answering questions is not for you !!!

Anyone else?

 

[buck51]

Does this sound right and i now have to drain the towel warmer and replace the element?
Yes this sounds right,there your question is answerd, now tell us why you douted him?

 

[glasgowgas]

Do the elements in kettles get damaged if they contain no water?

you trying to mug me orrf you caannt!!!!!

wee experiment for ya. empty kettle,remove lid,switch on kettle,put face over kettle.

please post back with results.

 

[Rob1982]

well i dont want to break a decent kettle so ill have to find an old one.

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Thanks for the answers guys!