opal elson 600e immersion

[dcouk]

I have 600e water tank that is not heating water

The neutral wire had burnt through. I called an electrican last week who reconnected the the cable. the folloing morning, there was still no hot water, so Im assuming the immersion needs replacing?

Is it just a 3kw 11" immersion or is it 'special' as I spoke to elson and they quoted £50 + vat for the part.

Thank in advance

 

[Bosswhite]

Why didnt the Electrian check everything was working satisfactorily after he reconnected the cable?

 

[dcouk]

He checked that there was power going to it, but obviousley could not check if there would be hot water til the following morning

 

[Charnwood]

What does it say on the cap of the immersion heater?
The size may be on there or a part number that might give a clue to its size.

It may be that only the stat has failed and needs replacing.

 

[matt1e]

He checked that there was power going to it, but obviousley could not check if there would be hot water til the following morning

Of course he could have, no probs

 

[Fluffster]

A simple resitance test through the element would tell you if it was functioning correctly. From experience these elements are a bugger to remove and the copper tank is pretty flexible. Install a lime scale resistant incalloy unit to extend longevity. They use the standard element.

Pete

 

[Charnwood]

They use the standard element.

 

[Fluffster]

Oops standard 2 1/4 " BSP thread element, rather than a "special"
Pete