[C320-list] Immersion heater

[Christopher Nichols]

Thanks for this guys. 
Pokek around and the reset is not popped. I get zero ohms across the element so it is clearly blown - reckon it should be 8 to 9 for the 1500 watts output. 

Getting it out looks to be hard work. Enormous recessed hex I know thread locker is used so perhaps some heat from a torch first?  Any thoughts?

Chris


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> On Jul 7, 2024, at 9:44 PM, WindSwept <windswept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Chris,
> 
> If you have the Seaward brand heater there is a reset that is located in the junction box where the ships wires connect to the water heater.  If power is applied and there is no water in the heater this is supposed to trip.   It is difficult to find and reset but this could be your problem.  Be sure if you poke around in there you have the power off at the panel first.  If you need further information I could send to you but not just now.  
> Larry
> WindSwept C320 #246
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2024, at 8:28 PM, Christopher Nichols via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> We are mid cruise on Amanda Rose #476 and have taken a slip for the first time. Shore power appears to be working as it should for batteries and AC. However we are getting no Hot water. I suspect the element may be blown as the breaker was not popped out when we picked up the boat and I have warned the yard to never apply shore power unless they are certain the HW accumulator is full or the breaker is out. The tank was not full when we boarded a week ago so likely in testing the shore power they blew the element.
>> 
>> Can anyone tell me the likely part number and brief me on how to switch it out?  The tank is original.
>> 
>> Many thanks!
>> Chris
>> Sent from my iPhone
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