After installing and connecting the water heater, did you notice that the socket is heating up? Why is this happening? To understand the reasons, you need to understand: how the wiring is organized, how many devices work at the same time, whether everything is connected according to the rules. What to do with the malfunction, read our publication.
Why is the plug in the socket heated?
During the operation of the water heater, did you touch the cable or plug and feel that they are warm? This is normal if the network devices are selected according to the capacity of the boiler. The electrical conductor has a resistance, so it is heating.
However, everything should be in moderation. If it is noticeable that the socket with the plug is heating up excessively, you need to find the cause of the problem.
Huge pressure. Storage boilers have a capacity of 1.2 to 3 kW. The network load is about 12 amperes. Therefore, it is forbidden to connect several devices at the same time, because then the load can exceed 30 A, a fire will occur.
The power of flowing heaters starts from 6 kW and can reach 30 kW. Thick wiring is indispensable. In such cases, a special wiring of at least 4-6 mm is laid.
Be sure to organize the grounding of the device, as well as an automatic RCD.
What other reasons could lead to heating:
- Use of extension cord, adapter, tee. For a powerful boiler, it is important to organize a high-quality, moisture-proof outlet with grounding. It is undesirable to use transitional means, as well as to connect several devices in one tee. No wonder he starts to bask.
- Faulty plugs. In this case, only the plug will heat up. To make sure that the reason is really in it, plug the equipment into another outlet. After 10-15 minutes, try the fork. Hot? Then you need to replace the plug or the entire part.
- Leaky fork entry. The contacts loosened, perhaps the bolts loosened, the joints loosened. This happens when several devices with different sizes of plugs are connected to the same network. For example, they are wide in an electric kettle, and narrow in a Termex water heater. When you connect it, a backlash is formed and heating occurs.
- The power of the outlet does not match the parameters of the equipment. It is important to select components in accordance with the parameters of the boiler, which are indicated in the instructions. In this case, the product does not withstand voltage, the panel, plug wire melts.
- A socket made in China or old has not changed since the days of the USSR. Then it is not surprising that she quickly loses her position: it melts and heats up.
You must thoroughly prepare for the installation of the boiler in the room. The parameters of the socket, plug, network cable, wiring are very important. Usually they come with the device. Otherwise, you can not only ruin the equipment, but also arrange an accident.
How to connect the boiler, read in our article. Things to keep in mind:
- The organization of electrical elements should be done by a specialist. It is also better to entrust the installation of a powerful product to the master.
- Do not load the mains to the maximum. Do not turn on multiple appliances at the same time.
- Make sure that the contacts of the electrical parts are fastened and the bolts are tightened.
- Do not use an extension cord, adapter.
Now you know what to do if heating of network elements is detected. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. Be sure to install an RCD machine, it comes with some models.