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Started by matthg40, February 17, 2011, 09:47:44 PM

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matthg40

alright all could do with abit of help please for some bizzare reason my heating keeps poping fuses.ive checked all connections and all seem ok, 1 was abit rough so i put a new spade connector on but no joy its still being an arse.if any body has any ideas please help thanks all matt ;D ;D ;D ;D

dub-disaster

Sounds like element Is touching down to earth some where some how ether that or it's blown ( obviuosly would only cause popping if the element is in an earth metalic sheath not sure if they are??) I'd be checking the element over

86C

Often, it's the motor starting to seize up, putting more strain on the electrics and popping fuses as a result.

scotsjohn

I'd go for that; crap getting in to the fan housing did it for me.

matthg40

So is there a quick fix boys I can't live without my heating lol

86C

Either replace the heater fan or try unseizing it. I sprayed WD40 on the bearings of mine but it stinks for weeks afterwards. For the 30 or so mins it takes to replace it, that's what I'd do now.

breadman

Steve's right, I tried the WD40 trick and it was literally weeks before the smell went. Unfortunately is was only a matter of minutes before the sqweak came back!  ::)

cheys03

Silicone spray has worked quite well for me in the past - lasts a good year and is a bit less offensive to the nostrils.