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clarence


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My 4y/o truma hot water system only heats on gas, not 240v. It trips the safety switch in the motorhome and house when we turn it on to 240v.

We went over a really bumpy dirt road near braidwood nsw and it hasnt been the same since.

is it worth while repairing or replacing and if i do replace , what with?

We are back home in bundaberg now, any help appreciated.

 

 

 



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why don't you drag it down to your local auto electrician and get them to have a look - most don't charge just to look and give you a price to fix. It may be just a loose wire or something else that wont cost you your arm, leg and head

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Very likely the 230 v element is faulty which is why it trips the RCD

a local caravan repairer should be able to check and replace it for you

an auto electrician would most likely not be experienced in this type of unit.

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Hi Clarence, I agree with KFT,sounds like the element or wiring within the unit.I just replaced my unit after it developed a leak(six years old).The cost was $890 plus gas certificate $50.(gas /electric unit)....cheers Peter



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Pop it down to Casey's at Island St in Bundy,

I had what I thought was a terminal problem with my water heater and they fixed it.Told me it was only a leaking pressure relief valve and replaced it and all good.

They could have easily replaced the whole unit which I was expecting.

Saved me lots and were very helpful. I have no connection with Casey's other than a very satisfied customer.

Hope you get sorted out.



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clarence


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Thanks all , i booked it into Barron refrigeration, they have done work for us in the past. Maybe next time i will try casey's have heard other good reports about them , thanks yuglamroon.


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Chances are if its just the RCD tripping . It's moisture or condensation on bare electrical parts ..
If it was the breaker ? You would possibly have bigger issues??
Yes get it checked by Experts in this field..

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clarence


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I like the fact that it still works on gas (hasnt totally **** itself),, hope your right Guru.

 

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