We have a number of storage heaters in our office, all on the same circuit
(with seperation for convectors/fans and the heaters)

Two of the heaters do not work.

One has no fuse at the wall switch and a single wall switch.

The other, more important one has two wall switches, one for the heater and
one for the convector, they are both switched on, the convector comes on but
the heater is not working.

Is there likely to be a simple fuse inside I can change?

Thanks

David

"DavidD" wrote on 17/12/2003 :-
The other, more important one has two wall switches, one for the heater and
one for the convector, they are both switched on, the convector comes on but
the heater is not working.

Is there likely to be a simple fuse inside I can change?

Some of the older storage heaters were fitted with a lead thermal fuse,
designed to melt if the temperature was exceeded. If this is the
problem, you might be able to pinch one from one of the unused heaters.
The problem could also be the 'heat charge' thermostat if one is
fitted. This turns the supply off once the heater achieves a set
temperature and should be closed at room temperature.

A final possibility is a break in the heating coil itself. Replacing
this involves the messy task of removing all of the bricks inside the
unit.

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