Dimplex Heater Themostat Cutout update

kdcant · May 16, 2021

Hi All, hope you can help I’m a competent DIYer and have Dimplex Storage Heaters (XL24N) the advice I need is that I ordered a new Thermostat Cutout assembly a while ago and fitted it fine to one Heater, the other one got a problem not restricting the input ie. full heat all the time, I ordered another thinking same problem, But the older one has a different internal layout with a old cutout, See pics, The question is, If I instal the new one, do I bypass the old cutout as the new assembly is sold as a Themostat Input/Cutout.
Appreciate any advice/Ideas please

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timhoward · May 16, 2021

You could try calling Dimplex on 0344 879 35 88 and checking with them.
All the cut-out does is open/interrupt the circuit if the overheat temperature is reached.
Therefore it isn't technically necessary to bypass it, you'd simply have two cut out switches if the new assembly has one within it.
While I would agree with the logic that it isn't needed, in the absence of manufacture assurance that the retro-fit was safe I'd be inclined to leave the old one in circuit.

kdcant · May 16, 2021

timhoward said:
You could try calling Dimplex on 0344 879 35 88 and checking with them.
All the cut-out does is open/interrupt the circuit if the overheat temperature is reached.
Therefore it isn't technically necessary to bypass it, you'd simply have two cut out switches if the new assembly has one within it.
While I would agree with the logic that it isn't needed, in the absence of manufacture assurance that the retro-fit was safe I'd be inclined to leave the old one in circuit.

kdcant · May 16, 2021

timhoward said:
You could try calling Dimplex on 0344 879 35 88 and checking with them.
All the cut-out does is open/interrupt the circuit if the overheat temperature is reached.
Therefore it isn't technically necessary to bypass it, you'd simply have two cut out switches if the new assembly has one within it.
While I would agree with the logic that it isn't needed, in the absence of manufacture assurance that the retro-fit was safe I'd be inclined to leave the old one in circuit.

Thanks for your reply, that was my line of thinking anyway

Lucien Nunes · May 16, 2021

Note that one push-on terminal connected to that overheat cutout appears to be burnt and in need of replacement. Simply plugging the overheated terminal onto a new cutout, or leaving it in circuit, is not adequate as the terminal will make a high-resistance connection to the new cutout and cause it to overheat too. A new crimp terminal rated for the correct temperature would need fitting, or the affected wire link replaced.

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