Electric fire element identification

[Pigpen4]

Hope there’s some electric fire experts out there ❗

I’ve been asked to look at an electric fire that the customer inherited when he moved into his house.
He has no documentation on it, and there are absolutely no identification markings on any part of it anywhere!

The Thermal Cut-Out has gone, so it must have reached over 140 degrees.
It therefore needs a new element.

The fire looks like a Beaufort/Burley Thatcham 4323, but that might not be the exact model.

The element has two circuits, 1kw each.

There are pictures a plenty of this element at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigpen4/52 … 335243111/

Anyone know of a part number, or anyone that I could contact to further my enquiries ❓

Thanks in advance,
Pigpen.

[Brains]

Re: Electric fire element identification

RS Components stock a range of these type of thermal fuses. You need to check the operating temperature to ensure continued safety with the fire.

Bussman used to make a range of these as well. Used to be available via Farnell.

Regards

[Pigpen4]

Re: Electric fire element identification

Thanks, Brains.
140 degrees 10A – I’ve now got 5 (min qty) on order from RS.
Wonder if the thermal switch is operating correctly, though, otherwise why did the thermal fuse blow in the first place?
I suppose I’ll soon find out 😉

[Brains]

Re: Electric fire element identification

Is there a thermostat / controller on the heater? If yes, have the contacts ‘welded’ together?

Regards

[Pigpen4]

Re: Electric fire element identification

Yes, it’s in-line with the thermal fuse, but the contacts haven’t welded, although they were a bit sooty before I cleaned them up.

[Brains]

Re: Electric fire element identification

Don’t wish to teach you to suck eggs, but, I have found that some of these ‘stats are real flimsy and if the contacts are inadvertently bent or deformed when cleaning, the operating point can change. :rolls:

Regards

[Pigpen4]

Re: Electric fire element identification

Yes, I did clean them carefully 🙂

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