Measuring resistance of dimplex elements?

[Kev2632]

Is it possible to measure the resistance of the elements inside a dimplex storage heater without removing the bricks, by measuring the resistance at each connector block that the elements connect into? And what readings would be expected?

 

[ipf]

Isolate. Disconnect and measure. Work out the resistance from the element rating.

 

[telectrix]

3kW will read around 20 ohms, cold.

 

[Guitarist]

Is it possible to measure the resistance of the elements inside a dimplex storage heater without removing the bricks, by measuring the resistance at each connector block that the elements connect into? And what readings would be expected?

Yes, it's the normal way to test if an element has gone. Following on from above posts, a 1kw element should give you around 53 ohms resi.

 

[Guitarist]

Just isolate each element before testing...