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

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Originally Posted by winnmarx

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

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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

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

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.

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.

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