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- Themotop Combination Central Heating and Boiler Micro Switch Maintainence
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Introduction
Step 1
Themotop Combination Central Heating and Boiler Micro Switch Maintainence
- PROBLEM: faulty micro switch. FIX: Disconnect power mains!!! remove the switch, check the conductivity with a multimeter.
PROBLEM: faulty micro switch. FIX: Disconnect power mains!!! remove the switch, check the conductivity with a multimeter.
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Step 2
- FIX: Disconnect power mains!!! remove the switch, check the conductivity with a multimeter. if the switch is faulty remove the green seal and drip some contact cleaner (alcohol) into the switch. Check the conductivity again. Let it dry upside down in a hot dry place.
FIX: Disconnect power mains!!! remove the switch, check the conductivity with a multimeter. if the switch is faulty remove the green seal and drip some contact cleaner (alcohol) into the switch. Check the conductivity again. Let it dry upside down in a hot dry place.
Step 3
- check the conductivity with a multimeter. if the switch is faulty remove the green seal and drip some alcohol into the switch. Check the conductivity again. Let it dry upside down in a hot dry place. Buy a new one if it’s still bad.
check the conductivity with a multimeter. if the switch is faulty remove the green seal and drip some alcohol into the switch. Check the conductivity again. Let it dry upside down in a hot dry place. Buy a new one if it’s still bad.
Step 4
- Put it back, reconnect mains but keep an eye on the gas flame that might turn on without the switch is being pressed (if it is so the switch is not dry inside). Say thanks to me ( atosmaximus (at) gmail.com :-)
Put it back, reconnect mains but keep an eye on the gas flame that might turn on without the switch is being pressed (if it is so the switch is not dry inside). Say thanks to me ( atosmaximus (at) gmail.com :-)
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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