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  • Apr 27, 2012, 06:29 AM
    winnmarx
    Kwikot 600 Dual geyser 150 litre
    Not getting to desired temp. Changed both element and thermostat. Disconnected ripple box, current direct at DB. Volts at thermostat 215-224v. Still water luke warm. Mark
  • Apr 27, 2012, 06:48 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by winnmarx View Post
    Not getting to desired temp. Changed both element and thermostat. Disconnected ripple box, current direct at DB. Volts at thermostat 215-224v. Still water luke warm. Mark

    Are you saying that you have lukewarm water throughout the entire house or just the shower? Does your shower valve have thermostatic control? N Back to you, Tom
  • Apr 27, 2012, 08:06 AM
    winnmarx
    That from the main and only geyser that feeds the whole house. Mark

    That's the main geyser feeding the whole house, bath, sink, shower, basins
  • Jun 29, 2013, 01:07 PM
    eldon2
    Luke warm water -but found the overflow pipe leaking continuosly .Current and voltage -ok .Element ,gasket got geyser blanket ,all piping insulated.Could vacuum breaker be faulty.
  • Jun 29, 2013, 01:08 PM
    eldon2
    Luke warm water -but found the overflow pipe leaking continuosly .Current and voltage -ok .Element ,gasket got geyser blanket ,all piping insulated.Could vacuum breaker be faulty.
  • Jun 29, 2013, 04:06 PM
    massplumber2008
    Hi Eldon

    No, the vacuum breaker has nothing to do with temperature or the overflow pipe leaking... ;)

    You need an electrical tester and you first need to test the elements for continuity (disconnect wires from the elements AFTER shutting power). An element without continuity will need to be replaced.

    If both elements test correctly then you'll want to replace the upper and lower thermostats as they are super cheap and quick to replace!

    Good luck!

    Mark

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