Storage Heater Repair

[i3_happy]

Hi,
We have an old storage heater (FGS Storad COH 972A). Guess it's around 30 years old.
It's a dual rad - storage and convector heater.

Stopped working last winter. I opened it up (after turning off the power!) and noticed one of the cables was burnt and snapped).

Also, noticed one of the components next to it was burnt too.

I've attached photos. I thing is the charge controller, but can't be sure.

Just after opinions on it it's worth fixing? Can't afford another storage rad that's Lot 20 compliant etc, so would get replaced with one of these...

Creda TPRIII 200E Wall-Mounted Panel Heater 2000W

Worth a fix or better of chucking it out?

Appreciate any thoughts.

Photos attached.

 

[i3_happy]

Hi,
We have an old storage heater (FGS Storad COH 972A). Guess it's around 30 years old.
It's a dual rad - storage and convector heater.

Stopped working last winter. I opened it up (after turning off the power!) and noticed one of the cables was burnt and snapped).

Also, noticed one of the components next to it was burnt too.

I've attached photos. I thing is the charge controller, but can't be sure.

Just after opinions on it it's worth fixing? Can't afford another storage rad that's Lot 20 compliant etc, so would get replaced with one of these...

Creda TPRIII 200E Wall-Mounted Panel Heater 2000W

Worth a fix or better of chucking it out?

Appreciate any thoughts.

Photos attached.

 

[Electro-tech]

I would replace it as it has seen better days electrically. Also, some older heaters did have Asbestos inside.

 

[SJD]

The overheated (burnt) charge controller looks to be still available, at circa £50.

However, I'd check the rest of the heater first - heating elements, thermal cut-out - in case there are other issues that need more expense.

EDIT: I'm led to believe these models don't have asbestos (some earlier ones do), but you'd need to check if disposing of it.

 

[westward10]

As above they are available and I have replaced a few the snag you may hit is a replacement wire as I wouldn't recommend making one up.

 

[Petej999]

.Have you been nanging damp washing on the heater could br the thermal link gone open circuit,

 

[brianmoooore]

could br the thermal link gone open circuit,

Looks like it's the resettable type, so just push the button if it has tripped.

 

[i3_happy]

Thanks for the replies. Not been hanging clothes on it, the Mrs did that once and I had to reset it.

Seems like the charge controller has a thermostat attached to it from the photos of the part online.

Agree, not sure about replacing the snapped/burnt cable. Or if any other parts will need to be looked at.

 

[telectrix]

buy a gas heater before we're not allowed it anymore,

when CO2 levels were 5000/million. forests grew fantasici, replacing the CO2 with O2, now we're fartibg about reducing 400/millilon. whwen will we stop interfering with nature?

 

[davesparks]

Yes that's repairable, for a lot less money than a replacement.

Looks like a burnt out thermostat and the wire from the overheat stat has come adrift from the piggyback crimp on the thermostat.

 

[Avo Mk8]

As above, parts available here:Storad Charge Controller- AA0440 - http://www.storageheater.co.uk/charge-controller-2.html

If you buy the Creda convector (which by the way is LOT20 compliant) you will presumably be burning day-rate electricity at three times the price of that which feeds the storage heater?

 

[i3_happy]

To close out this thread.
In the end I had to get rid of the storage heater. Just was unable to find anyone to who even wanted to work on repairing it. The closest I found was a storage heater specialist that said it would be in the region of £300. In the end I removed the whole unit myself and have fitted a, Electrorad Aeroflow instead. Highly recommended German unit. Wasn't cheap, but least it's a modern unit with a big guarantee/warranty and it can be used during the day, as required. It has some heat retention capabilities (via ceramic plates).

 

[littlespark]

Thank you for the update.

Many thread starters ask a question, get a reply and then bugger off…. Never to be seen again.

Electric heaters do end up being replaced rather than repaired, just due to accessibility of spare parts, dust getting into them, or usually at least one cup of coffee been spilled in it. Just not worth the time or effort.

 

[scootknew]

best of fitting a rointe or simlar loads of cheaper brands now. no doubt your heater elements are near to dust and bricks will be in a 100 pieces