Recent content by Marnhullman

I did follow some instructions to test the battery under power. The old battery is now in my workshop and continues to hold power so I think that can be discounted. I sat up last night over midnight and there was no bleep! I shall reset the date and time to the actual correct values today and...

I'm a DIYer so haven't tried checking the voltages - I don't know how/where I would check; presumably across a set of terminals? I removed the 'faulty' keypad but you have a good idea to move it.  I'll try it on Saturday - out all day tomorrow. Yes, I've changed the battery before.  I changed...

I have replaced the apparently faulty keypad but am still getting the alarm setting bleep at midnight. I have tried changing the time on the keypad so that 'midnight' is actually during the day so I could try to see what happens when the unit emits the sound but nothing happens.  I left the...

Great. Thank you

I have an Accenta Gen4 system that was installed 12 years ago and has worked faultlessly until recently.  I have replaced the battery although the old one showed full charge. The system has 4 LCD keypads although one of them has never been activated; this is no inconvenience but I do not know...

Not sure if you're still referring to my post but have bitten the bullet and ordered a new machine. The Siemens was well made and has lasted probably 12 years or more but the cost of a new programmer from Siemens is £259 and I couldn't find a secondhand replacement online - tried emw electronics...

Great I'll contact emw electronics. I'm just a DIYer so don't have a megger; I can reassemble the machine but all I have I'd a multi-meter. Many thanks for your advice.

It seems about to start the programme and then all the lights go out. The door lock works i.e. there is a delay before it's possible to open it.

I'm not certain it is the board but having checked most things as best I can I'm assuming it's the board that has failed. When I press the Start button the Active light usually lights up but then the machine cuts out. I've inspected the motor brushes and the door lock mechanism and checked...

I've Googled 'til I've lost the will to live.  I can't find a unit with the exact same description but looking on the Siemens website it looks like the current replacement they are selling will fit several machines so I'm hoping that one of the ones I have found, in Germany, will fit.  I've...

Thanks but my model is not listed.  I've looked on the Siemens website but the part is too expensive to spend on an old machine - I am looking for a used part.  There are a few units for sale that from photos look the same but their descriptions are subtly different so I want to be sure they'll...

I need to replace the PCB on my old Siemens washing machine.  The part number is 5WK51316 14. I can source part number 5WK51316 13 which from photos looks the same.  Does anyone know if it would be a suitable replacement? Thanks

Occasionally I would like to be able to switch on my central heating remotely by, effectively, turning on the override switch.  I know Hive and Nest etc. provide remote control but they include degrees of sophistication I don't need. I currently have a Honeywell programmer and I'd like to be...