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Re: What is
The seller’s terms cannot take away the buyer’s statutory right for the goods to be of satisfactory quality and last for a reasonable length of time, taking into account the age of the item and price paid. Any term which implies otherwise would be considered unfair.
Re: What is
It is true that the price paid has a bearing (excuse the pun!), but any warranty offered does not get round the Sale of Goods Act requirement for satisfactory quality.
Re: What is
The only significance to six months is that, under the Sale of Goods Act, if a fault comes to light, up to 6 months the onus is on the seller to prove the fault was not present at time of sale, but after 6 months, the the onus is on the buyer to prove it was.
Re: What is
The Sale of Goods Act still applies to second hand goods so the machine must be sold in satisfactory condition, taking account the price paid. So, for example, if the motor brushes wore out, the door hinge broke or the bearings failed within 6 months, the buyer would probably be entitled to a free repair.
Re: Bosch "long" carbon brushes
I came across one of these motors for the first time this week. The brushes, brush holders, springs and retaining cords are all nearly 1 cm longer than on earlier motors. 154740 in these holders would lose contact with the commutator long before they had worn down. Good for business perhaps but not particularly ethical.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
Thanks for the up to date information re Indesit, madangler1. The two level approach of 2 ohm maximum earth fault loop impedance where not protected by an RCD and 200 ohm with RCD protection may be a sensible rule of thumb as a basic safety check for service engineers.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
200 Ohm is way too high. It would result in an earth fault current of just over 1 amp, not enough to blow any fuse or circuit breaker. Granted, with a working RCD, you would be OK. Otherwise, you may as well not bother to do the test at all.
If Indesit and British Gas really are advocating a blanket pass level of 200 Ohm, that is truly shocking. It could give a false sense of security and sooner or later result in an engineer being electrocuted.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
You mean 2 Ohm, not 200 Ohm, surely? I would have thought 200 Ohm was downright dangerous?
Re: Premature Bearing Failure
Premature drum failures are often sludgy, slimy, mouldy, so liquid detergent, low temperature washes and too much fabric conditioner seem to be factors. I too suspect it is the quality of the seal, rather than the quality of the bearings, that the the major factor in premature bearing failure.
Re: white knight 77aw condenser dryer
Are the condenser, air intake and ducts clean? Is there enough ventilation in the room? It’s surprising how many people don’t realise condenser dryers don’t work efficiently in an enclosed space.
Re: More shattering news!
I am sure washing machine door glass is safety glass, ie toughened (or tempered), much the same as a “Pyrex” dish, car windows, modern glass furniture panels, and as required by modern building regs in door glass and low level glazing.
The broken Beko door glass I replaced 3 years ago had broken into small cube-like pieces, not particularly sharp. My customer had “helpfully” left the pile of glass fragments for me to clear out of the drum and door seal.
Re: More shattering news!
Andy’s latest article in response to the press reports here:
http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/exploding-washing-machines.html
I have personally only come across one case, a 2007 Beko WMA510W about three years ago.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
I agree 100{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}, and hope Martin is encouraged to continue his endeavour.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
A general guide to loop testing is here: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/8.6.2.htm
Tailored to electricians rather than service engineers, but useful background anyway.
Re: Does anyone use this loop tester info required
Lee8 is correct in that only electricians are qualified and required to test and interpret earth fault loop resistance and establish whether the electrical installation meets the relevant standard. To do this properly requires knowledge of wiring regulations and the type and rating of protective devices used.
The purpose of loop testing when servicing or repairing domestic appliances is primarily to ensure the health and safety of service personnel while working on the equipment. The relevant HSE Code of Practice is here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eis35.pdf
