IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 There is water dripping from the small lever that hinges of the micro switch in our Millen califont. Does anyone have any idea who might repair near Gulf Harbour. ? The problem with replacing unit is finding one with same dimensions that will line up with flu and pipe work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,089 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 The issue is that no gas fitter will likely touch it, as it des not meet the current NZ regs. But a self replacement might work? Might be cheaper than a repair? https://www.millen.co.nz/products/water-heaters-lpg/194.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 True ..I rang Millen and they don’t even have califonts in stock due to supply issues . I suspect it’s a no brand item that Millen put their name on some years ago. And yes understand why a gas fitter would be reluctant to fix. I see micro switches for sale so will investigate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,341 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 When I replaced mine I was astounded that the positions of the various bits seemed standardized. Made the job pretty easy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,089 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Sounds like the flow/pressure sensor is leaking. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,089 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 https://www.burnsco.co.nz/water-heater-10l-white-enamel-burnsco# Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Yes saw that this morning but it’s a much bigger 10 litre unit ours is only 5.5 litres. I was going to post a 3 sec vid clip of leaking component but no luck?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,089 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 https://www.burnsco.co.nz/water-heater-5-5l-portable-burnsco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Island Time said: https://www.burnsco.co.nz/water-heater-5-5l-portable-burnsco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Yes saw that but not vented unfortunately ...for outside portable use ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,089 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Yeah, have to look in the top - see what's there. Or look here https://challengeyachts.com/water-heater/califonts.html/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanDM 0 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Found the exact same switch online for a $1.50 so yes very much a generic looking item . I suspect like most things these days different brands use same components Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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