Simple home DIY repairs

[Lala81]

On 5/25/2024 at 4:48 PM, Volvobrick said:

But why? 🤔

Haha creative outlet lor lol

[mersaylee]

On 5/25/2024 at 4:48 PM, Volvobrick said:

But why? 🤔

Try to save on travel fare...?😁

[Vratenza]

On 5/25/2024 at 4:48 PM, Volvobrick said:

But why? 🤔

This is why... 😆

 

[Lala81]

Upon reaching home, Common toilet storage heater just tripped the breaker. 

Probably just change the whole thing right? It's legacy from previous owner. 

[13177]

On 6/1/2024 at 8:50 PM, Lala81 said:

Upon reaching home, Common toilet storage heater just tripped the breaker. 

Probably just change the whole thing right? It's legacy from previous owner. 

No one at home, the heater can just tripped the breaker?

[Lala81]

On 6/1/2024 at 8:56 PM, 13177 said:

No one at home, the heater can just tripped the breaker?

Read properly... Just vs had...

Obviously I come home then switch on then trip the breaker... 

[Volvobrick]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:11 PM, Lala81 said:

Read properly... Just vs had...

Obviously I come home then switch on then trip the breaker... 

Maybe the heating element moisture liao. Like oven if don't use often will also trip. 

Heater is not very expensive, if it is old just change. 

[Lala81]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:21 PM, Volvobrick said:

Maybe the heating element moisture liao. Like oven if don't use often will also trip. 

Heater is not very expensive, if it is old just change. 

Haha use everyday leh. My son showers there.

Ok lah got another 2.5 years out of it since I moved in. though I had to fix it once already due to leaking PRV.

already waiting to check out in shopee liao. 

Edited June 1, 2024 by Lala81

[Kb27]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:34 PM, Lala81 said:

Haha use everyday leh. My son showers there.

Ok lah got another 2.5 years out of it since I moved in. though I had to fix it once already due to leaking PRV.

already waiting to check out in shopee liao. 

It's likely due to corrosion of the tank.

Storage heater has a sacrificial anode inside the tank. It wears down first instead of the tank metal. However, once it's completely gone, the corrosion starts to attack the tank. Even the smallest of leak, the water will make contact with earth (heater casing) and the circuit breaker trips.

There's no way to repair, except replacement.

However, in the US, it's common to replace anode, 5 to 10 yrs before they are completely consumed, where they are easily available.

But here, it seems to be, replace storage heater.

[Kb27]

Currently I have a relatively cheap storage heater, alpha, from MY.

It's still working, but I expect it will fail someday and I need to find another one. For me, I'd like to find one with easily available anode replacement. So I can use it longer.

[Mkl22]

On 6/1/2024 at 9:34 PM, Lala81 said:

Haha use everyday leh. My son showers there.

Ok lah got another 2.5 years out of it since I moved in. though I had to fix it once already due to leaking PRV.

already waiting to check out in shopee liao. 

Whatever the case, Don’t buy arsiton! Countless number of failures due to leaks and rusty tank. 

[Lala81]

On 6/2/2024 at 7:02 AM, Mkl22 said:

Whatever the case, Don’t buy arsiton! Countless number of failures due to leaks and rusty tank. 

Joven user. My parents place use rheem. 

[13177]

On 6/2/2024 at 8:30 AM, Lala81 said:

Joven user. My parents place use rheem. 

For storage heater, get Joven and 707. Rheem is more ex than Joven and 707.

Edited June 2, 2024 by 13177

[13177]

On 6/2/2024 at 7:02 AM, Mkl22 said:

Whatever the case, Don’t buy arsiton! Countless number of failures due to leaks and rusty tank. 

I also heard arsiton cannot buy. But is cheap la.

Edited June 2, 2024 by 13177

[Ody_2004]

On 6/2/2024 at 7:02 AM, Mkl22 said:

Whatever the case, Don’t buy arsiton! Countless number of failures due to leaks and rusty tank. 

This is so true.. i change them like underwear.. keep leaking..

my parents Rheem 10 years oso no leak..

[Volvobrick]

On 6/1/2024 at 10:42 PM, Kb27 said:

It's likely due to corrosion of the tank.

Storage heater has a sacrificial anode inside the tank. It wears down first instead of the tank metal. However, once it's completely gone, the corrosion starts to attack the tank. Even the smallest of leak, the water will make contact with earth (heater casing) and the circuit breaker trips.

There's no way to repair, except replacement.

However, in the US, it's common to replace anode, 5 to 10 yrs before they are completely consumed, where they are easily available.

But here, it seems to be, replace storage heater.

Like taiya botak change car. Same concept. 

[TangoCharlie]

On 6/2/2024 at 8:30 AM, Lala81 said:

Joven user. My parents place use rheem. 

Same. Into my second one. 1st one lasted close to 19 years. 

[Volvobrick]

On 6/2/2024 at 9:48 AM, 13177 said:

For storage heater, get Joven and 707. Rheem is more ex than Joven and 707.

2 Rheem in the house. 10 years should be no problem.