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[phildo79]

Just a thought - do you have it plugged into a trailing socket? Mine didn't used to work when it was plugged into one.

Do you mean a coiled up extension lead? Mine used to cut out after so long when I used one. A friend told me it was due to overheating because the cable wasn't fully uncoiled (all 5 meters of it). Switched to a four-gang extension lead and haven't had a problem since.

 

[The Baron]

I am no sparky but you do need to un-reel extension leads as they overheat. I am sure a more electrically knowledgeable member will confirm and expand on why

 

[Rodcx500z]

No i use a single lead extension leads are useless

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Do you mean a coiled up extension lead? Mine used to cut out after so long when I used one. A friend told me it was due to overheating because the cable wasn't fully uncoiled (all 5 meters of it). Switched to a four-gang extension lead and haven't had a problem since.

Mine used to do it with both kinds, but I'm not sure about the integrity of my electrics

 

[RoomWithABrew]

I'd suggest coaxing the neighbour over for a beer. Get the bottom off the unit and test with voltmeter.
The thermal cutout could be the cause but it's intermittent powering suggests damp or another issue.
The all in ones are basically power in, thermal cutout and then power to elements and the controller and pump.
Few videos on YouTube where people take them apart to fit smartPID controller which would also help with the circuit diagram.
Enjoy your holiday.

 

[Clint]

I got a baseball bat you can use...drag it out and smash the granny out of it. Kill the @#£%er! Then tie it to your car and take it for a drag round the block...then chuck it in the river. Or go handcuff it to a tree in a forest miles from anywhere...

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Seems harsh!

 

[MashBag]

Clint

 

[The Baron]

Be careful Clint these are AIO machines they may train themselves to take the baseball bat off you and use it against you.
Oops they are AIO and not AI

 

[The drunken cyclist]

Update, just turned it on and the screen came on for 2-3 seconds and then went off. i think my nieghbour over the road is a sparky

When I plug mine in the screen goes off after a few seconds then I press the on /off button and all's well
Just an idea to try !

 

[Mash Monster]

When I plug mine in the screen goes off after a few seconds then I press the on /off button and all's well
Just an idea to try !

Happened to me too after the thermal cut out had activated

 

[Rodcx500z]

When I plug mine in the screen goes off after a few seconds then I press the on /off button and all's well
Just an idea to try !

I will try that now

 

[Rodcx500z]

The drunken cyclist is a genius thank you very much sir

 

[The drunken cyclist]

Pleasure

 

[The Baron]

Well done that man

 

[Tanglefoot]

 

[phildo79]

I will try that now

So were you just switching it off via the mains? Isn't that something to be avoided with electrical equipment?

 

[Rodcx500z]

So were you just switching it off via the mains? Isn't that something to be avoided with electrical equipment?

No it went off while I was boiling water for an oxy clean just went off, then it went like in limp mode

 

[phildo79]

Ah, ok.
I just boil a kettle and pour that in with the oxy for the stubborn, burnt on stuff at the bottom. Then tackle the rest with a hose and non scouring sponge.

Do you fill yours and then bring it up to over 70c?

 

[Rodcx500z]

Yes i bring it to 80c once every couple of months, rest of the time i do what you do