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Re: Repairs

2015-11-20T07:39:59+00:00

+1 link is superb.
I also like the thought of an automatic still

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:39 am

Re: Repairs

2015-11-19T23:02:16+00:00

hampk wrote:
Wow - great link there makum101 - thank you.

Hampk

Have to plus 1 on the link, and happy that hampk got his airstill sorted.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:02 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-11-20T07:32:38+00:00

makum101 wrote:
My head starts very very slowly these days and then gradually builds up speed.

I have that problem... Normally after sipping to much product

Sorry couldn't help myself.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:47 am

Re: Repairs

2015-11-18T22:52:29+00:00

Wow - great link there makum101 - thank you.

Fortunately I've managed to rebuild my head this evening (leave off, comedians!) otherwise I'd have been right in there.

Filed for future reference

Cheers

Hampk

Statistics: Posted by hampk — Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:52 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-11-18T21:32:06+00:00

Interesting thread. My head starts very very slowly these days and then gradually builds up speed.

Ive found a UK outlet (not Argos I hasten to add lol) that sells the fuse, switch and most other parts including the head for £59 and the bottom inc heating element for £119...

http://www.h2olabs.co.uk/c-2-parts-supp ... llers.aspx

EDIT: Just noticed they also have some interesting distillers for sale. Anyone familiar with the larger countertop ones on this site?

Statistics: Posted by makum101 — Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:32 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-28T15:54:30+00:00

Any links to it for future

Statistics: Posted by Magnu420 — Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:54 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-28T14:26:47+00:00

Good work. Pleased you are are up and running.

Did you say ARGOS ??

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:26 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-28T11:58:35+00:00

Located fuse at Argos £2.99, with crimps.

Statistics: Posted by dikkoo — Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:58 am

Re: Repairs

2015-10-25T16:17:30+00:00

Not sure if this is what you are asking, but I think this is the part you need:
http://www.nutriteam.com/water-distille ... embly.html

Chuck

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:17 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-25T15:15:18+00:00

OK, have tested circuit on heater it is ok, it is the online fuse before the heater element that has blown, I by-passed it and all started to work again.
I am unable to see what fuse I need to replace it, any Ideas?

Short term will solder in by pass, but clearly I need a replacement.

Thank you all again for your input.

Dikkoo

Statistics: Posted by dikkoo — Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:15 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-25T07:02:25+00:00

Bang on FS. I don't think it's the element.
If you have a meter. Disconnect the mains. Set meter to ohms and connect it to the element.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:02 am

Re: Repairs

2015-10-25T01:33:34+00:00

Nice post there Mr FS.
Had a similar problem today while mashing.
Finally realised the thermal overload switch (concealed) was tripping out, and not the main 13amp fuse.
No thermal fuse fitted on my appliance, not an Air still in my case.
Due, in my case to a thin film of sugary stuff burning itself to just above said switch, and causing overheating.
Electronics not being my forte, it took awhile to understand the problem.
Maybe I'll go bin diving for some of the perfectly good fuses that I threw away.
Or maybe not.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:33 am

Re: Repairs

2015-10-24T20:06:25+00:00

Hi D I'm assuming you aren't a muppet when it comes to working on live equipment.

I couldn't see it in the photo but is there a small silver thermal fuse in the circuit in addition to the thermal overload?

I overheated my T500 and that was the component that blew. Not the mains plug fuse ( I'm assuming you are in the UK) not the resettable thermal overload switch on the base but the thermal fuse. It's a small silver component soldered in line ( series). It's designed to blow before the element does. The element is a solid thing. It takes a fair bit of badness to make it blow.

Use a bell tester to see if the fuse is still working.

If there isn't a thermal fuse ( yeh yeh I know all fuses are thermal ) get someone who knows what they are doing to test the element for you. The answer to that will tell you all you need to know.

Statistics: Posted by Mr Four Square — Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:06 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-24T12:37:41+00:00

Thanks to all for help,I am going to try py-passing cutout to see if that works, will also get tester to see if heater element OK (after the rugby!)

Statistics: Posted by dikkoo — Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:37 pm

Re: Repairs

2015-10-24T10:17:01+00:00

Here a couple of pics showing the wiring, you can see the power (white wire) goes to the safety switch before connecting to the heating element and fan out let, if there's no power measured on your fan outlet then the safety switch must be open circuit, if it won't reset, it may be a faulty safety switch.

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:17 am