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Re: Supply Point Earth Loop Impedance Testing

I issued a Supply Failure letter to a customer last month, because her earth loop impedence was between 10 and 100 Ohms on my Martindale “E-Ze Check Xtra”.

I had a phone call from her nephew today, accusing me of scaring his auntie unnecessarily with my paperwork.

I explained to him that, in accordance with the 17th Edition Regulations, it should be less than 1.2 Ohms, to which his response was something along the lines of:
because there is an RCD consumer unit fitted, you are allowed an earth reading of up to 200 Ohms, as long as it trips the RCD.

I was in the middle of a call-out at the time and did not want to create a fuss in her kitchen, so I told him that I’d look into it and mend my ways if I was at fault, thanking him for his advice.

The thing is, I’ve just checked my Dixon Training Notes and I’m pretty sure it should be less than 1.2 Ohms. (but to expect readings of up to 5 Ohms on some older, overhead-wired houses, if I remember Graham correctly).

He said the actual reading on his meter is around 60 Ohms and he’s been trained by British Gas, so he should know what he’s talking about.

Is there any truth in what he’s saying?
Is there an instance when a reading as high as 60 Ohms could be allowable?
Or is he getting confused with an RCD having to cut off power within 200 milliseconds?

There must be a 16th or 17th editioner out there with the answers ……….. please?

Pigpen.

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Re: Baumatic BT2710SS cooker – two problems (at least!!)

Jackal,
You’re an absolute star! :worthy:
Thanks for your quick response – my customer’s finally happy with the cooker she’s despaired of for two years.
Regards,
Paul.

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Re: Baumatic BT2710SS cooker – two problems (at least!!)

Thanks, Jackal.
I’ll go back and check the wiring on it.
Regards,
Pigpen.

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Re: Electrolux w/m EW1280F

Thanks for your email, Criscold.
I now have all the info I required. 🙂
Cheers,
Pigpen.

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Re: Dear iadom (HPT WF…)

Check your emails, Umed.
Pigpen. 😉

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Re: Indesit W143S Door Seal

I did one this afternoon on a WE12.

I unhooked the top right tub spring, so that the tub dropped a bit for me – I was then able to use a normal pair of long-nosed pliers to undo and redo the spring clip without too much trouble.

Don’t forget to re-attach the pressure switch to its hose, though, which comes adrift as the tub drops if you don’t disconnect it first!

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Re: Dear iadom (HPT WF…)

Thanks, Jim. 😉

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Re: Dear iadom (HPT WF…)

maltheviking wrote:
Three phase motor on this begger, WATCH OUT for the big heatsink on the power board DO NOT TOUCH IT for five minutes after mains disconection or it will kick.

SERVICE MANUAL 5407104

Mal

I’m not sure how to obtain this Service Manual – I’m looking for the meter readings that I should be expecting from a Hotpoint 3-phase motor.
Can anybody help, please?

Many thanks,
Pigpen.

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Re: *** Important *** WTA /UKW Meeting Fri 25th Feb

A big THANKS to everyone from me, too.
I’m only a year into the trade and found it extremely useful and interesting.
Also, as odom says, it was good to be able to put faces to a few names from this forum.
The location was spot on, both for travelling to and for hospitality.
Those who went ‘up front’ were very interesting and informative, and their subject matter was relevant and to the point. :worthy:
I’ll look forward to next year’s meeting.
Pigpen.

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Re: Hotpoint F/F FFA52P didn’t restart after defrost

Thanks, chaps.
I’ve recommended the RFA52 to her, as the pcb didn’t fix things, so she just wants to replace it now.
Interestingly, the doors have been reversed, so that could have had an input.
The machine’s standing on its head in my shed at the moment. I’ll invert it in a few weeks’ time, or whenever I get the chance after that, and have a play around with the door alignment, to see if it makes any difference.
Cheers,
Pigpen.

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Re: Hotpoint F/F FFA52P didn’t restart after defrost

Thanks, Don.
Which of these would you recommend for reliability, please?
Pigpen.

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Re: Hotpoint F/F FFA52P didn’t restart after defrost

Well, the new PCB’s fitted, with connectors squeezed up again, and I’m just awaiting the outcome.

It hadn’t reached anywhere near the correct temperatures, she tells me, since it kicked back into life during my first visit.

She also tells me she’s never been able to keep icecream in it, since new, as it didn’t get cold enough. (I’d have been getting it looked at for that, myself!) Unless that’s just her excuse for eating the whole punnet?! lol.

If it doesn’t work, she’s going for a new one.
What would you recommend, Gandh1, that is also 174cm high by 55cm wide? (It’s in its own compartment in her fitted kitchen, so size is important).

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Re: Hotpoint F/F FFA52P didn’t restart after defrost

Thanks for that, chaps.
I’m going to fit a new pcb this afternoon, but not with confidence that the problem won’t rear its ugly head again, unfortunately.

Stupid Hotpoint fridges! – D’Oh!!

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Re: *** Important *** WTA /UKW Meeting Fri 25th Feb

I haven’t been to one before, either, but would like to attend.
What time does it start / finish, please?
Is there ample parking for day visitors?
Thanks,
Pigpen.

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Re: Diplomat APM8542/2 door interlock

Still on the same machine, I’ve now traced the fault to a small chafe on the grey convoluted pipe that splits from both hot and cold inlet valves to the soap dispenser, causing it to leak.
Do you have one in stock, hyg-dip?

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