Dai Motorhome
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Has anyone fitted a new element in a Truma combi boiler? Wondered whether it is a doable DIY task?
Cheers
David
Cheers
David
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I must have a different Truma boiler than the rest of you.
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I must have a different Truma boiler than the rest of you. The mains side of the thing did not work when I bought the van even though the gas side was fine. It took about 10 minutes to change the element, but I must say, the replacement was not cheap. All I did was turn the pump off and drain the boiler down and unscrew the element with the boiler in situ.
same as the last one i had a look at.
short length immersion element in the side of the boiler
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did mine myself allow about 5/6 hours & multiple cups of t,main thing is dont be frightened to attempt it,un-cupple push on clips [water] disconect elec[mark] unscrew from base [lift out] take covers off check elements [take nuts of prise out and refit new ones, about £80 a element, guy charged me £130 to look at it,quoted £250 just 2 take it out approx £600 did it mysrlf for£150:thumb::thumb:
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Took the motorhome into Highbridge Caravan is yesterday. They confirmed it was the element which has failed. Also told me it could take up to 4 hours to replace. Not looking forward to the bill!
Perhaps we have had the same problem. :Sad:In hindsight we had spent the last 4 years with only one element working as we now have a much quicker response to demands for heat and hot water. Worth the effort in the end.
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We have a 2007 Swift and have never found the heating to be particularly brill. on electric...........
but on gas magic.
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Thats a gas problem. No gas or gas not igniting for one reason or another.We have one of these combis. When I switch it on, it runs for about a minute before an ominous "CLICK" and then the red light comes on. Would you say this is something other than the element?
Many thnks for the reply. I'll get on to it right away. Might get it going for the weekend!Thats a gas problem. No gas or gas not igniting for one reason or another.
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Thats a gas problem. No gas or gas not igniting for one reason or another.
Well,
Looks like an element has failed again, Just got around to checking after a trip to Llantwit Major. Came back to the van late one evening to find Water heater fault flashing, ELCB in the van tripped and the supply MCB tripped.
All reset ok and had hot water.
But given previous experience checked current drawn when water/heater elements selected to 1 or 2. currents don't tie up with the element watt ratings, therefore assume one has failed. Will need to check contact between element and heat distribution fins.
Obviously need to get the thing out and elements disconnected to confirm. However thought I'd see who had the best price to offer.
Was somewhat (said a few other words) shocked to find search engine hits coming back with prices around £300 just for the (so called kit) 2 elements. Last lot bought in 2012 were about £120.
There a simple u shaped element???? (Johns Cross who supplied the last ones quoted £340 all but a penny) (excluding Funsters discount)
Anyone know where they can be had at a more reasonable price?
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