Sauna 6kw heater keeps tripping

[jwsblackburn]

Hi my sauna 6kw heater keeps tripping, it starts to heat up then suddenly trips off why is this?

 

[Plonker 3]

Because there is a fault somewhere on the circuit.

 

[jwsblackburn]

no need to be sarcastic... i was wondering whats the most likely problem e.g. circuit breaker too small or cable too small

 

[Plonker 3]

Sorry but your information is about as clear as mud.

Have you tested the element?
Is there sign of moisture ingress into the isolator?
Is it RCD/RCBo protected?

 

[Martyc]

Without more info anything would be a stab in the dark, a bit like asking 'why doesn't my car work'.

 

[davelerave]

not familiar with saunas but maybe a heater(tank)fault
is it an existing unit-not tripping on overload?

 

[Plonker 3]

Without more info anything would be a stab in the dark, a bit like asking 'why doesn't my car work'.

Stop being sarcastic

Surely there is enough information in the OP to diagnose it.

 

[UNG]

Hi my sauna 6kw heater keeps tripping, it starts to heat up then suddenly trips off why is this?

Because there is a fault somewhere on the circuit.

no need to be sarcastic... i was wondering whats the most likely problem e.g. circuit breaker too small or cable too small

To the OP you presented a problem and got a diagnosis from the limited information you divulged what is sarcastic about this. This is an Electrical forum not a clairvoyant forum and non of us to my knowledge have a crystal ball that can see beyond the information you post

 

[Martyc]

Apparently electrical clairvoyancy would be a good business to be in. I call first dibs, and like all good scam providers I charge £400 a year to be a be a member but I can survey your work remotely so no need for on site visits and inspections. Any takers?

 

[UNG]

I think they call it PPM find the faults before they occur

 

[Octopus]

OK.

About 18 months ago you were posting about being an apprentice - so I'd like to think that you would be able to either outline the issue with more facts or indeed be able to do a certain amount of diagnosis??

 

[davelerave]

bit more info would help alright

a new install designed correctly should have no issue with cables,breakers

existing unit might be damp,pump,heater(tank)

would also need to check warranty status

 

[aquasola]

Hopefully you've sorted this now, most likely cause is a faulty element, they quite often earth fault only when they've got hot, as the internal core expands.