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Boiler short circuit problem.
Our boiler has randomly been popping the main fuse box over the last couple of months.
As of today, if i plug in the cable from the boiler into any socket around the house (i used extension cord), the main fuse box pops.
The electrical cable from the boiler is in not in any way visibly damaged.
Our fuse box pops if there is an earth problem.
I apologize for amateur use of electrical lingo.
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I tried google but can not find the right words to find a solution.
Is there a simple solution or do we have to buy a whole bloody new boiler? (cash burn)
Warm water is kind of important.
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09-28-2008, 01:49 PM
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Poster
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09-28-2008, 01:50 PM
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Tesco is a spark, PM him.
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09-28-2008, 01:50 PM
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edit: Does it pop straight away or does it take a few seconds to minutes, or happen at a random time?
Also when you plug in the cord do you see any sparks? If you do then the cord is likely shorted, if not then nothing is shorted but the boiler is using a higher amperage than it's supposed to which probably means it's broken...
You could try running it on a larger circuit... For example if it's on a 15amp circuit try plugging it into a 20amp (if you have that anywhere in the house) or run a new circuit for it (make sure you use the correct wire size fr the breaker/fuse you use).
This is only a temporary solution.
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09-28-2008, 01:52 PM
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woowoo
Uhh, wait a second, is a boiler a kettle or the thing that you use to heat your whole house's water?
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09-28-2008, 01:53 PM
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i get camera, so you can see and guide
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09-28-2008, 01:57 PM
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woowoo
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09-28-2008, 02:14 PM
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09-28-2008, 02:15 PM
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I will try by connecting a new cord.
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09-28-2008, 02:16 PM
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It sounds like there is too many things plugged in on the circuit.
At my work, the same happens when there is one too many things plugged in.
Clearly tesco knows better than me tho'
I do my best
Last edited by benchez; 09-28-2008 at 02:16 PM.
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