i dont know what it is so i need help thannks
2007-04-11 17:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the box with the fuses in it said that if you looked in the fuse and it was all black it was a short circuit. so i was wondering what to do about it
2007-04-11 17:49:47 · update #1
I would replace the fuse and install another one. Turn the power back on and see if it blows the new fuse. If it does, then you have to find out where the short is located. If you don't feel comfortable doing this call in professional help, either a plumber or an electrician.
2007-04-11 19:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Before you go and over analyze this thing, Check your breaker size. Make sure you have the correct size in there. And Like the previous answer, Make sure your wire size is adequate for that breaker size. For example if your hot water heater requires a 2 pole 30 amp circuit breaker. Make sure you also have #10 wire installed from the hot water heater to the electrical panel. If you only have #14 or # 12 wire installed on a 30 amp line, That can be dangerous. So before you return your water heater check this out. When I first started as an electrician I had to fix an under cabinet light fixture that was not working in an office. I re-wired the whole thing replaced the light bulbs, the light bulb socket, replaced the ballast, checked the circuit breaker and replaced the circuit breaker. I was lost!!! I decided to replace the light fixture. When I crawled under the desk I found the problem! It was unplugged!!!!! From then on I learned to look for the easy answer first!! Check your breaker size! Ok Sorry about that....When you said you replaced it. I thought you meant you got another water heater. Anyhow, From What I understand, you have 240V feeding the element. Are you sure the element is rated for 240V? It may only be rated for 120V. Hence the reason for the tripped breaker. By the way if it is a 120V element and you put 240V on it. Your element may be toast. .
2016-04-06 01:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely turn the power off! Does the heater still have water in it? If so, your elements are probably still good. Have a plumber check to see what was short circuiting, and he can advise you whether you need new elements, or a new heater. Good luck!
2007-04-11 17:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the circuit breaker to the water heater and replace the water heater.
2007-04-11 17:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn off the circuit breaker and take your wiggy and test to see that the power is off then replace the thermostat or the heating element, but it the water heater element has a lot of white stuff or deposits then replace the the hole water heater
2007-04-11 17:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by james b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...water and short circuits don't go together. They equal serious electric shock potential. Have your water heater replaced or serviced ASAP.
2007-04-11 17:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info. What on the heater is shorted? Give me more info & maybe I can help. What are you experiencing?
2007-04-11 17:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by kingmt01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋