[Jawnbenj]

Re: Bosch Classixx SGS43C12GB NOT FILLING

Fixed it!!

It turns out that the water supply pressure was too low. Although I’d checked the supply pipe already, when rummaging under the kitchen sink I noticed that the tap controlling the water supply looked a bit squint. Previous owner had fitted a clamp on tap onto the supply pipe with a washer squeezed between thw tap and the pipe. Once I’d taken it off, cleaned it up and refitted it the water pressure has improved sufficiently for the machine to be back to normal.
I guess I should have tested that more thoroughly before assuming fault lay with the machine itself.
Thanks to Martin and Jim for suggestions any way, as I now have a slightly better understanding of the machine’s workings.

Cheers

Jawnbenj

[Jawnbenj]

Re: Bosch Classixx SGS43C12GB NOT FILLING

I’ve cleaned around the mushroom and it appears to be moving freely. I can turn the pump on and off by moving it up and down with the door open. I’ve checked for leaks underneath in the base but nothing obvious, and no marks/staining on the floor when I pulled the machine out.
Martin, I’ve tried the machine with the water on and off as you suggested: with the water off the pump comes on for approx 30 seconds, then off for 10. With the water turned on it cycles approx 30on 30 off.
Any ideas where to go next?

Cheers

Jawnbenj

[Jawnbenj]

Re: Bosch Classixx SGS43C12GB NOT FILLING

Martin, presumably the water inlet valve is the one connected to the cold water supply just after it comes into the machine. Accuse my ignorance, but for the purposes of diagnosis/elimination what will happen if I bypass the valve and run the inlet pipe direct.

Jim, whereabouts is the float you refer to?

Thank you both for the quick replies.

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