geem
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Anybody know where I can get a Rich Electric Invertek combi -3 repaired? This is a 3000w inverter charger. I cant find a uk dealer. There is a dealer in Australia but a long way to go for a repair!
inverter charger fault
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cliff
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What is wrong with it? - The manual gives a load of faults and fixes - have you checked the internal cut out? - seems to be a common "fault"
geem
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The manual tells you about faults but not how to fix them. It has a ' heat sink over temperature' fault. I have done the turn it off, turn it on again but still faulty. You manual sounds better than mine!
cliff
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geem
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Cliff, that the same manual as the one I have. The manual tells me to allow the unit to cool. The unit hasn't been used for two weeks and it's winter! It needs fixing. Anybody know a man that can?
Hadenough
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Pete Holland, Autonautic, 01243 773322, has a colleague who fixed my "scrap" (according to the agent) Victron inverter / charger. He's in Portsmouth but it might be worth getting it to him.
superheat6k
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A thermostatic overheat device is often a bimetallic strip operated device similar to that found in many domestic appliances. Also known as a klixon.
However, sometimes when they cut out they do not reset when they cool.
The cure for this that sometimes works is a sharp jarr - thump it !
Simpler than a trip to Australia, however could be your simply operating it upside down !
However, sometimes when they cut out they do not reset when they cool.
The cure for this that sometimes works is a sharp jarr - thump it !
Simpler than a trip to Australia, however could be your simply operating it upside down !
geem
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I have brought the unit home so may pull the case apart and see if I can spot the klixon. Thanks for the advice
cliff
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Lake sailored! "internal cutout" <=> "Klixon" aka thermal overload cut out. RTFM