I do have a separate consumer unit box that powers just my workshop, with its own RCB etc, so I may experiment and try the microwave out in the workshop and see if anything changes. At least I’ll know if it is the old RCB on the way out or definitely the microwave.
Agree this is the correct procedure, both the heating element in my microwave and the one in SHMBO Bosch washing machine both were showing dead short without power.
I must have been writing my post just as you had posted yours so hadn’t seen it. Had I read it first, I would have worded it differently so as not to look like I was trying to contradict you.Agree this is the correct procedure, both the heating element in my microwave and the one in SHMBO Bosch washing machine both were showing dead short without power.
If you dont have a megger but it still shows a dead short, what have you lost? Its worth a try
No offence taken.
Do remember that things like VFDs can be running close to the limit.
Changing the element is a standard service item, so there will be a plate with self tapping screws that comes off to expose the element. If unplugged, it is a safe procedure.
No, just a couple of led strip lights were on.With the proviso that you were not using other appliances in the workshop at the same time.
I thought so. There’s no numbers or markings on it so not sure how to order a suitable replacement.
Fubar
Measure it then have a search on line. Or, do a search for replacement elements with the model number.
elementman.co.uk
I’ve scoured a dozen sites and nothing resembles my element.The Element Man - supplier of Cooker, Fan, Grill Oven Elements
The Element Man is the largest specialist company in the UK of cooker oven spare parts & elements for all manufacturers of cookers, fan ovens, ovens and grills
I’ve located two part numbers, both unavailable.
I dread to think how much they’d charge for a custom made element. They’re only 20 miles up the road, in Longton, so I may pay them a visit.
