hoover ppw166 washer/dryer

[john_d]

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i’ll see if i can source 1, tbh i can see this ending with the wife just buying a new machine!

[john_d]

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ive ordered a new NTC so hopefully it will be here before the weekend.

[john_d]

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a little update.

if i hold the start button whilst turning the dial to select a program type it will partially fill with water then stop, i did this 3 or 4 times and manage to get it full, i then did it again when full and the drum spinned, not just a normal spin but as if it was doing a rinse (full speed), does this point to anything?

[Martin]

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john_d wrote:does this point to anything?

Yes, user abuse. Do please select the programme you want before pressing the start button otherwise you’ll screw up the programmes software most likely. 😯

[john_d]

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if I do that nothing happens bar the flashing lights.

[Martin]

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The Start LED and the one next to it flash in sequence that represents an error code. The 3 remaining should not flash however and if they do I can only think that the Coreboard (Main PCB) has failed. 🙁

[john_d]

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Martin wrote:The Start LED and the one next to it flash in sequence that represents an error code. The 3 remaining should not flash however and if they do I can only think that the Coreboard (Main PCB) has failed. 🙁

its just the start and the pre wash that flash, 5 times.

[Martin]

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john_d wrote:its just the start and the pre wash that flash, 5 times.

Fair enough, so you’re back to square one on this meaning there’s a strong possibility the fault lies with the PCB or the connections from the NTC to the PCB.

Also it’s worth pointing out that it is important to use a 500volt insulation tester to ensure no spurious earth leakage is causing the PCB to give erroneous messages. We in the trade use them as a matter of course but chances are you do not have such a facility to hand. If you have, then well for you as it may be invaluable. A multimeter is useless for such detective work but at least you can still test those PCB connections with one! 🙂

All the best!

[john_d]

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[quote=”Martin”Also it’s worth pointing out that it is important to use a 500volt insulation tester to ensure no spurious earth leakage is causing the PCB to give erroneous messages. We in the trade use them as a matter of course but chances are you do not have such a facility to hand. If you have, then well for you as it may be invaluable. A multimeter is useless for such detective work but at least you can still test those PCB connections with one! 🙂

All the best!

now you mention earth leakage, i should have mentioned this (memory’s not the greatest 😥 ), for about a month maybe 2 the fuse/relay in our electricity mains thingy has tripped when the washers been on, it hasn’t done it often 2-3 times maybe in 2 months, we’re not sure if its the washer but it has always been on when its happened, but so has the fridge etc.

[Martin]

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Well I never…..my suspicions are well founded it seems. 😉

[john_d]

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Martin wrote:Well I never…..my suspicions are well founded it seems. 😉

cool, so i need to………………………………….

[Martin]

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john_d wrote:cool, so i need to………………………………….

Test the insulation of the components especially the heater and motor. 😉

[john_d]

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Martin wrote:

john_d wrote:
cool, so i need to………………………………….

Test the insulation of the components especially the heater and motor. 😉

dont i need a leak tester?

[Martin]

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john_d wrote:dont i need a leak tester?

Didn’t I suggest that to you only 2 posts back? 😐

[john_d]

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Martin wrote:

john_d wrote:
dont i need a leak tester?

Didn’t I suggest that to you only 2 posts back? 😐

are these the puppies? http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}3Ddiy&field-keywords=clamp+meter&x=0&y=0#/ref=sr_st?keywords=clamp+meter&qid=1328263173&rh=n{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}3A79903031{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}2Ck{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}3Aclamp+meter&sort=price

bit confused why they range from £15 up to over £200for the same thing 😯

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