Electrolux Eob 944 - Electric Cook Fault

[matt.leung]

I went to see a client this morning that I have recently carried out an EICR prior to them moving in to their new retirement flat.

They have the following oven installed 'Electrolux eob 944'. The oven is fine when it is set to grill, but trips the RCD when selected to fan oven and the temperature gauge. i am thinking it could be a doggy fan or fan oven element... but if this was the case the MCB should be tripping surly.....

any ideas.. ray

Many Thanks

 

[Andy™]

almost guaranteed to be the element. usually breakdown to earth so doesnt usually trip an MCB''s or fuses

 

[Evans Electric]

Oven elements are notorious for tripping RCDs , usually as they get hot . mA leaking to earth won't trip an MCB .

 

[matt.leung]

thanks guy's.

just need to order one now....

Matt

 

[ProDave]

Do an insulation test on the element first. It would be embarasing to replace the element, only to find the fan was the problem.

 

[matt.leung]

too late, just ordered one...

 

[Andy™]

just curious, but where from and how much?

 

[matt.leung]

www.partmaster.co.uk

cost £15.99 plus £8.99 next day

 

[Andy™]

should use cpc.farnell.com/'>CPC - they have universal elements around £5-9. iirc P&P is about £5 for orders under £45

 

[matt.leung]

thanks Andy, thats good to know in future....

 

[steptoe]

e-spares, 10.99 and 6 for next day delivery I think I paid for my last one.

 

[matt.leung]

I must say, never use Partmaster.co.uk as they are a complete rip-off......