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Subject Topic: Replacing the element in a Truma
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14/4/2013 at 4:42pm
 Location: Essex
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I have recently purchased a 2010 Eldiss Odyssey caravan and I have now found that the previous owner has blown the element in the Truma Water Heater
I know I can buy a replacement on line but can anyone advise on how I go about fitting it ?



14/4/2013 at 8:18pm
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Are u sure its not just a fuse or the reset button on the side.

Other wise I'm sure I read somewhere that it just unscrew out and put new one in.

Mine wasn't working untill I pressed the reset button.


14/4/2013 at 9:25pm
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Do Check the Fuse First - there is not a resst button but it can be cut out by an over  temperature stat - refilling with cold water usually resets it -

 

But if not - its Very Easy to replace, slides into left side of tank - disconnect power from van First !!

Then just remove the nuts holding the element in place through the precut hole - depending on what size element it has - one has a seperate over temp switch which screws on seperately to one side - be careful not to drop the nuts!!

Refit in reverse - then reconnect power and test



15/4/2013 at 8:47am
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Thanks for the replies

I am certain it is the element as every time the heater is switched on it trips the RCD.

Unfortunately due to the positioning of the heater the left hand side is very close to the caravan wall so it looks as though it will have to be removed to replace the element


15/4/2013 at 8:49am
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Ok tell us how you get on.

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15/4/2013 at 9:51pm
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If it is tripping the RCD it will 99% be the element



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