immersion heater failed after 4 months

[Matt0029]

Is there any reason other than poor element. Why an immersion heater would fail 4 months after fitting on an unvented cylinder? Apparently it has power too it etc. Thanks. It isn't the original one either.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Overheat tripped ?

 

[Matt0029]

The over heat on the immersion?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

The over heat on the immersion?

Yes

 

[Matt0029]

Yes

It's a direct cylinder. Any reason why may trip. Other then temperature setting on it being too high? Thanks. Had a quick read mentioned lose wires etc

 

[Murdoch]

If it’s the over heat tripping, turn the temperature down ?

 

[Matt0029]

Are the reset buttons still under the cover of the immersion. Like on the older models?

 

[king of pipes]

Could be various reasons but a tripping immersion needs addressing, is it timed to use economy 7 ? Is there 2 immersion heaters fitted could they both be on ? , Temperature setting to high ? , As you said a wiring issue ? . Kop

 

[John.g]

Check the element resistance, if its not failed then should read ~ 20 ohms.

 

[Ben-gee]

If it’s the bottom element on an economy 7 cylinder it could be sitting in scale- heat can’t dissipate so it trips.
However if it’s only four months old this in unlikely, unless the scale wasn’t removed when the immersion was fitted.