Ongoing storage heater problems - some help would be much appreciated.

[Dcf]

Yep the flash when the charge control makes and breaks.
Never really had any problems with capillaries I must say.
I have had faulty charge controls from new though
Just make sure the stat clicks in and out sometimes if they are turned too far down they don't want to come on make sure it clicks on and off.
They are a pain in the arse at times these things

 

[jedisparks]

The accelerator I think is some kind of resistor and sits behind the control knobs usually an inch or two away. Never been quite sure what it does LOL!

 

[monkeyelectric]

I think after 3 visits and all the messing about you just as well replace the whole damn thing!

 

[Guitarist]

I think after 3 visits and all the messing about you just as well replace the whole damn thing!

Probably work out cheaper.

 

[oldtimer]

Well you have done everything by the book and for me 45% is the control stat/high temp module 45% the switch then 10% clothes on the heater

 

[jedisparks]

Might end up doing this. I will price it up for the landlord and let him choose between doing that and more visits from me and more replacement parts.

This job has been bloody annoying to say the least.

 

[BrianDB9]

If thermal cut out had gone to begin with why ? They dont just have to restrict air by drying clothes on the heater , its enough to restrict airflow by putting a clothes airer round the heater.
The most common problem with storage heaters i find is user error.
Make sure they are closing the output at night or it will run out around 4 PM and they'll say it doesnt work, are there signs of condensation in the room - if there are they probably are drying clothes in there regularly.

 

[markythesparky]

Could I offer another test?

Why don't you run a circuit from a 32a overdue rent device in the peak rate board to the off peak board. Take out all circuits on the off peak apart from the one feeding this heater.
Switch the circuit on. Then you can test everything and wait to see how hot it gets.

To be honest when I've dealt with these its more after than not the div tenant not knowing how to use it and not even turning the input heat up.

also another stupid thing they do is leave the output flap up when the the heater is on over night? The heat just goes straight out of it.

Best thing is to ask the tenant to describe to you how exactly they are using it. Don't give them any prompts.

Bet its their fault.

 

[markythesparky]

That should say peak rate and not overdue rent

 

[R G]

There is a capilary stat a the back of the heater near to the cable entry , and its on a slidding plastic flap , this should be lowered usually when the feet are put on the heater, it could be that it has'nt been lowered and is picking up the higher temperature , this stat is to sense room temperature during charging