Banana7 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) On a 12 year old 4500 watt Stiebel Eltron shower water heater, an hour or 2 after taking a shower, the ELSD (Earth Leakage Sensing Device) light comes on. This happens every day. Sometimes the main RCBO breaker also shuts down. Should the water heater be replaced? Edited October 31, 2021 by Banana7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That is why i like my simple Panasonic w heather as this has a mechanical ELSD who jumps out after testing and need to be pushed in to arm it again, no fuzz with leds ....as my former expensive Mazuma who same faulted as poster has .....all those "christmass leds " are to risky to fail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 yes replace it, or get it checked/ repaired. 12 years is good going, and it's a medium to good brand i know. the element is probably breaking down through corrosion, about 2k to repair...ish. but replace with same brand, you got another 12 yrs fingers crossed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, jastheace said: yes replace it, or get it checked/ repaired. 12 years is good going, and it's a medium to good brand i know. the element is probably breaking down through corrosion, about 2k to repair...ish. but replace with same brand, you got another 12 yrs fingers crossed... What would you say is the best brand for low water pressure, long life, overall reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 39 minutes ago, Banana7 said: What would you say is the best brand for low water pressure, long life, overall reliability? steibel eltron i've always used when i had to fit my own. never a problem, elements made in europe (germany) . only used for a few months in the cool season though, like now !!! 4.5 kW a bit weak for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Yeah, it does sound like it's on it's last legs, definitely time for a replacement. You might score by giving it a de-scale with vinegar but that might just as easily finish it off. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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