External immersion heating element

[Richard Stewart]

Hi

I have an external thermtec geezer 3000 and it is tripping the fuse because water is gathering in the bottom cap which surrounds the electrics. I have checked and can't find a leak anywhere.

Could it be condensation??

Richard

 

[townfanjon]

Yes very possible , has it been turned off recently?

 

[Richard Stewart]

Yes very possible , has it been turned off recently?

It's rarely on as I use my oil burner most of the time.

 

[Old Account]

Hi Richard,

Welcome along,

As above it's very likely to be condensation.

 

[deg]

Leaking stat pocket. Replace is the best bet

 

[Best]

I agree it is most likely the stat pocket leaking slightly often due to corrosion. I see that quite often. Check your copper cylinder isn't corroding, usually at base and see if it has an Anode fitted, as Anodes can actually cause corrosion instead of protection and can also damage the external heater.
It won't be condensation, as I have never seen this happening on those.
What part of UK are you at Richard? Just asking because those heaters are really the Willis heaters, invented in N.I and very common here.