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immersion problem

patrickc · 2007-08-17 16:55:46

hi all the fuse blew on my immersion the other day, changed that and the light on the switch is back on but the tank wont heat, however the tank will heat when the central heating is on, would anyone have any idea what could be wrong? thanks

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17-08-2007 5:55pm

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patrickc

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hi all

the fuse blew on my immersion the other day, changed that and the light on the switch is back on but the tank wont heat, however the tank will heat when the central heating is on, would anyone have any idea what could be wrong?

thanks

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#2 17-08-2007 10:08pm
eoghan.geraghty

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Sounds like the immersion element is gone.
I wouldn't recommend a diyer to attempt it. A new element is about 30 euro i think, plus 2/3 hrs labour.

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#3 17-08-2007 10:17pm
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All together it might cost you 120 euro,to get a plumber to do it.

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#4 17-08-2007 10:58pm
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cheers lads thanks

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#5 18-08-2007 5:14pm
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Plumber who does electrics as well or sparks that does plumbing: make sure u are clear on what is required

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