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  • 08-01-2021 9:06pm
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    cj maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 13,532 ✭✭✭✭


    The switch for the immersion won't switch on.
    I mean physically I can't withoutbreaking it . I can't see any fuses gone on the main switch board.
    Is there a reset on the tank itself?
    Thanks


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    Wesekn.
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    Its probably the switch if it's jammed


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    punisher5112
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    Switch is burnt out, needs replacing.

    You will find it's most likely charred at the rear or heat damage.


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    cj maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 13,532 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    is that a job you could do yourself ? or is it one for a sparky?


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    aido79
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 5,374 Mod ✭✭✭✭aido79


    cj maxx wrote: »
    is that a job you could do yourself ? or is it one for a sparky?

    It's not a difficult job but you wouldn't be the first person who couldn't wire an immersion switch back up properly if you get it wrong.

    If you are confident enough turn off the power at the mcb, undo the switch from the wall, take a picture and/or mark each wire, undo the wires on the old switch, connect up the new switch, check all connections to ensure they are tight and then fit switch the wall and turn the mcb back on then I would say have a go at it.

    Might be a good idea to find out why the switch is damaged. It may be a loose connection which will be obvious when the switch is removed from the wall.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,544 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    This is caused by too a high resistance somewhere within the switch. This could be as a result of mechanical wear or a loose connection.

    Heat generated = resistance x the square of the current

    As others have said a replacement switch is required. I would suggest that you use a good quality one (such as MK) in an electrical wholesalers (not a DIY store such as Woodies) and ensure that all connections are tight.


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