Elson Coral E - No hot water from overnight immersion heater

[charlie_p]

Hi,

I recently bought a 2 bed flat fitted with a Elson Coral E thermal store unit, and unfortunately it's not generating any hot water from the over night immersion heater. The water isn't as cold as the cold water tap, but it's also not anywhere near lukewarm let alone hot. Also worth noting, the pipe to the left of the blending valve isn't hot to the touch.

The additional boost immersion heater and manages to output some hot water before turning luke warm after a min or two. I've tried turning the blending vavle though this hasn't made a difference.

Can anyone recommend a company/individual that has exposure to this type of unit in the SW London area?

Many Thanks,
Charlie

 

[townfanjon]

Do not alter the blender untill the cylinder is that hot you cant touch the drain off cock after it has come off its off peak tariff. Is the bottom immersion powered of a switch ? Or a programmer ? Its probably just a faulty stat .

 

[charlie_p]

It was set on a timer.

 

[townfanjon]

Guess its either timer/programmer or as said immersion heater thermostat

 

[charlie_p]

Thanks for the pointers.

 

[tamz]

Check the overheat cut out on the bottom element (press the button).
Apart from that any half decent plumber should be able to sort you out. There is nothing complicated about fixing them.