ELCB jumping anti-shock heater: Causes and solutions

ELCB anti-shock is an important device equipped on most hot and cold water heater products on the market today to ensure safety for users. However, during using this device, you will encounter anti-shock jump. So where is the heater and the jumper when it is stopped and how to fix it? All will be revealed in the article below.

What is a heater and anti-shock device? Is it serious?

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Anti-shock heater is being used quite popular in families, but not everyone knows the correct usage and safety rules of this device. One of the situations that many families encounter when using an anti-shock heater is the phenomenon of anti-shock.

Anti-shock jumper is a phenomenon that occurs when the voltage source is leaked. This is a quite serious incident mainly occurring with hot and cold water heater equipped with ELCB anti-shock device. However, the fact is not all users are aware of this phenomenon and know how to fix this problem properly.

When the heater has an anti-shock jump, it should be handled as soon as possible after detection to ensure safety for users, to avoid unfortunate incidents.

Why did the hot and cold jumper jump ELCB?

Before trying to solve the problem of jump heater, anti-shock, need to find out the cause of this phenomenon. Normally, the average of jumpers is usually caused by some basic reasons:

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1. The circuit of the ELCB anti-shock device is wet, the water drops so it shortens, the internal circuit die leads to automatic jumping without involving other devices of the heater.
2. Because the heater is punctured, damaged or rusty, leading to a power leak, the device will detect the signal and immediately disconnect.
3. The connection positions, contacts are moved and touch the metal cover causing leakage, so the electric shock will automatically jump and cut the electricity into the heater.
4. The heater heater is damaged or has expired.
5. Anti-shock device ELCB broken so jump around.

Ways to overcome the hot and cold jumping jump ELCB

1. Check the burner and replace the device if it has rusted or cracked, as this could cause electric leakage. In case, if the inspection shows that the stick has been scale, then it should be clean and try again.

Note, if you need to replace it, you should choose the same size and type of combustion bar with the old type.

1. Re-check the contacts and connections inside the heater with the naked eye and reconnect for sure, safe, then try again.

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1. Check the relay parts of the heater and replace it if it is damaged or overdue.
2. Open the dispenser cap, check if the inside is wet or has stagnant water. If so, clean and dry them. Make sure the power is turned off before checking and cleaning.
3. There are many cases of shockproof water heater in your house due to the bathroom so steam rises up and soak up and automatically jumps and you just need to press the switch on shockproof to automatically operate the kettle. .

If all of the above methods still fail, then the ELCB of the dispenser has been damaged, causing poor operation and jumping around. In this case, it is best to replace the entire device.

Some tips for using anti-shock dispenser more safely

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1. Always turn off the power when using hot water for absolute safety.
2. Turn off the power to the shower heater.
3. Do not turn on the heater constantly.
4. Install the heater exactly, the location ensures safety when using, and remember to install fully anti-shock for the heater.
5. Immediately after detecting a jump in the heater, calm down and stop using the heater immediately.
6. Disconnect all power sources when checking and changing to ensure safety

Above is some information around the phenomenon of hot and cold jug against shock, causes and solutions. Hopefully, it can help you to calmly handle and overcome this situation.