Condenser dryer by hot point

[mistructe]

Started to trip mains when running but only runs short time with finger on start button ! Any ideas and suggestions appreciated

[iadom]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Hows THIS for an idea to start with. 😉

[mistructe]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Ctd00

[iadom]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Possibly two faults, tripping due to heater being damp, this is caused by a failure to clean the condensor properly and at regular intervals. Can often be cured by drying out the heating element with a hairdryer and giving the condensor and its housing a good clean. Pay particular attention to the very back of the condensor chamber, there is a groove along the back that gets clogged with gunge.

Having to hold start button in suggests a possible relay fault.

[mistructe]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Thanks will check it out this weekend

[mistructe]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Have changed the heater element but now operating only when holding start button down which eventually blows mains fuse so is this a timer dial switch problem and how do I check what needs to be replaced?

[iadom]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

suggests a relay fault but it shouldn’t blow a fuse. Is it actually blowing a fuse or just tripping the circuit breaker?

Either way the whole of the machine needs testing for insulation faults with a megger.

[mistructe]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

Thanks for replying – just tripping the main circuit breaker breaker when start button held down too long

[iadom]

Re: Condenser dryer by hot point

As i have already said, it needs a relay but it still should not trip so it still needs a megger running over it.

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