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  1. J

    dimplex storage heater with low heat output

    Sorry Ardet R, just noticed your reply.  The heater trip had cut out, so that had likely affected readings.  With it reset, it only stayed operational for a week, then stone-cold again.  I think the issue must be a faulty thermostat.  How would I identify if the thermostat was faulty?  Thanks
  2. J

    dimplex storage heater with low heat output

    Same Dimplex storage heater.  Where before I could get readings at the heater element terminals, and across the L & N.   Now the results on metre are as follows.... Across brown & blue…..1 Across heater elements (all 4 of them) -  At 20 on metre……0.01 or 0.02 -  At 200 on metre…0.00...
  3. J

    dimplex storage heater with low heat output

    Thanks for prompt reply ProDave.  You're right, who has heat on now!  Actually, this was reported to me some time ago, and trying to get it sorted in good time for when weather changes. So, to prove main stat is good, a continuity test across it should.....read near zero ohms (just a small...
  4. J

    dimplex storage heater with low heat output

    I've looked at a Dimplex XT24 (4 element) storage heater.  It is warming up but not putting nearly enough heat out.  That led me to think 1 or more of the heater elements had gone....which also stacked up with the tenants view that the ends of the heater were cooler / hotter in the middle...
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