WM heater

[EFLImpudence]

My daughter's WM element keeps failing and tripping the RCD - replaced three times in two years.
She does use it a lot.

I can't remember the make of machine (obviously can find out if needed).
The element is a 1700W 170mm push in type.

Does anyone know if these are particularly prone to failure or am I buying rubbish ones?
It was £25 on the net.

I did notice that, when new, the IR was only 0.1 MΩ.

 

[captaincaveman1]

0.1 m ohm does seem a bit on the low side for a new element as for the element failing are you in a hard water area if so you need an inline filter if not then check the water level is suffient if thats ok then i would ensure the replacement is an origenal part

 

[xr4x4]

Or use calgon..!

 

[EFLImpudence]

Sorry for the delay - forgot all about it.

It is a hard water area and I will check the water level.

She has ordered genuine part this time.

Will be interested to see what the IR is when it arrives.

Many thanks.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Update for anyone who is interested -

New element arrived, genuine Indesit. It looked the same but...

IR was >500MΩ - a bit of a difference.
Perhaps it will last a bit longer.

Old element now down to 0.01MΩ (>2000Ω on continuity)

Unfortunately Southern Electric had dug a big hole outside and let all the electricity escape so couldn't test the machine but it's bound to be alright.


Interestingly, yesterday I fitted a new immersion heater element in another house and the IR on that was 'only' 7.8MΩ (Toolstation).

Thanks.