Still can't trace as to what is tripping the RCD when the steam boiler kicks in. I've replaced the element and it's still doing it!!
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:28:53 PM UTC+10 Sam Macaluso wrote: > Funny you say that because if I disconnect the water level sensor from the > control box, it doesnt trip but causes the pump to activate, as soon as I > plug it back in, the pump stops and it trips. > I'm assuming its tripping because the pressurestat is sending power to the > steam boiler. > > I've tested for continuity between the rod and the boiler case and nothing. > > Got me stumped! > On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:17:10 PM UTC+10 Ben McCafferty wrote: > >> Only other thing I can think of is the water level sensor rod in the >> steam boiler. Maybe it’s shorting to the boiler case? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 2, 2023, at 21:02, Ben McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Shoot. Hmmm >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 2, 2023, at 20:46, Sam Macaluso <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Still the same problem :-( >> >> On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 1:28:27 PM UTC+10 Sam Macaluso wrote: >> >>> Yes, mine is 240VAC. I just replaced the pressurestat with a Mater >>> XP110 0.5 - 1.5bar >>> >>> On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:45:56 PM UTC+10 Ben McCafferty wrote: >>> >>>> Did you bypass the pressure stat also? Those sometimes stick, I wonder >>>> if it could somehow cause the symptom. >>>> b >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On May 2, 2023, at 19:44, Ben McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I believe so. I saw Todd chime in, Todd? >>>> >>>> b >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On May 2, 2023, at 19:42, Sam Macaluso <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Bypassed the overheat sensor and still the same. Could it be the >>>> control board? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11:10:50 AM UTC+10 Ben McCafferty wrote: >>>> >>>>> Oh! We’ll that changes things. In that case, I think you’re probably >>>>> looking at the overheat sensor on top of the steam boiler. See if it >>>>> isn't >>>>> crusty and falling apart. Bypass it and see if it stops tripping the >>>>> breaker. >>>>> b >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On May 2, 2023, at 18:05, Todd Salzman <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> You should be able to grab an ohm meter and check for continuity from >>>>> the leads on the heating element to the copper boiler. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 9:03 PM Sam Macaluso <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hey Ben, >>>>>> >>>>>> If I disconnect the steam boiler and leave everything else connected, >>>>>> it doesn't trip. As soon as I connect the steam boiler, it trips. >>>>>> I'll check your posts and see if I can trace it down to something >>>>>> more specific by bypassing the pressurestat. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers >>>>>> Sam >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:48:26 AM UTC+10 Ben McCafferty wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hey Sam— >>>>>>> It’s been a minute, but I’m pretty sure that the brew boiler has >>>>>>> priority if you’re on a US/120V system. So—the boilers get filled, and >>>>>>> then >>>>>>> the brew boiler fires until it’s hot, then the steam boiler fires until >>>>>>> it’s hot. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If I had to guess, I’d say the brew boiler element is the culprit. >>>>>>> Checking resistance may not help you, since it can be intermittent and >>>>>>> may >>>>>>> look fine when cold. Search my old posts on bypassing the >>>>>>> pressurestat—that >>>>>>> may help you for troubleshooting. You should be able to test by putting >>>>>>> power to the brew boiler, and if it trips the breaker right away (or as >>>>>>> it’s heating), you’ve found the culprit. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope that helps, and I’ll be curious to hear what you find. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>> b >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On May 2, 2023, at 17:26, Sam Macaluso <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My Brewtus Minore trips the RCD/Circuit breaker after the steam >>>>>>> boiler is filled. >>>>>>> I though it could of been the element so replaced it but it's still >>>>>>> doing the same thing. >>>>>>> I've checked everything else and they all seem ok. >>>>>>> Any tips or ideas what could be causing this? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Cheers >>>>>>> Sam >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/3ce0a30a-8ff0-4757-869c-6f59baeb1e91n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/3ce0a30a-8ff0-4757-869c-6f59baeb1e91n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/4e29d4d4-fc28-4f83-aa43-a9a9fd7297bcn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/4e29d4d4-fc28-4f83-aa43-a9a9fd7297bcn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/CA%2BX2q_q9tZy-X8m8PTnGBz_8ZuLXGfbHxC9kY3mnVvPNqt44%3DA%40mail.gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/CA%2BX2q_q9tZy-X8m8PTnGBz_8ZuLXGfbHxC9kY3mnVvPNqt44%3DA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/85ce6eda-806f-4422-925f-2399ed8219den%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/85ce6eda-806f-4422-925f-2399ed8219den%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/4f1d6af8-20f5-4b22-8bd7-3a6c936b6a14n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/4f1d6af8-20f5-4b22-8bd7-3a6c936b6a14n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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