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Subject Topic: EHU unit isnt working any ideas? Post Reply Post New Topic
10/1/2011 at 8:01pm
 Location: washington tyne and wear
 Outfit: coleman salt lake 9
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i bought a second hand mains unit to find it didnt work when i tested it with an adapter i bought off amazon to plug it into a plug socket at home. any ideas if i can fix it?x

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Steph x x


10/1/2011 at 8:10pm
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Is it a proper camping type EHU with an RCD and MCB with a blue plug? If so is the RCD closed and the MCB closed?
Saxo1


10/1/2011 at 8:17pm
 Location: Wootton Bassett
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Probably the best thing to do would be to get a local electrician to look at it and also give it a PAT test (a safety test to ensure it is wired correctly and is generally safe). Sadly electricity can be unforgiving, the adaptor could be incorrectly wired, I have had brand new kit that has faults so I always double check myself. If you are not sure about how to fix it you should get a pro to have a look.

You could also check the fuse in the adapter(it may have blown) and also that the circuit breaker and RCD on the unit are switched on. I have been caught out by unfamiliar RCD's which need resetting in a particular way.

However, I will reiterate that it is best to have it professionally checked. Look for a small electrical shop (if you are lucky enough to still have one locally) or an electrical supplier (they are often very experienced). It is unlikely to cost very much for them to have a quick look.

I hope this helps!

Wilf


10/1/2011 at 8:38pm
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Take the plug apart. You may find one of the wires have become detached. Unfortunately the small grub screw may have been lost. If you can't find one to fit you will have to buy a new plug.


10/1/2011 at 8:43pm
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thank you for your comments i will hav another look at it n read instructions how to reset and stuff if still no joy will have a trip to the electric shop x

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10/1/2011 at 9:02pm
 Location: washington tyne and wear
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SORTED!! turns out reading the instructions helps! how embarressing lollol thanks anyway guys

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Steph x x


10/1/2011 at 9:18pm
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Men don't read instructions! you'll be asking for directions next!
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10/1/2011 at 9:25pm
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ladies do! n ladies hav sat navs!

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