Spark Generator Wanted - Page 2

(RIP) PLANK · 12-05-2011, 21:06

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Originally Posted by solarman216

OK it has a metal box around it at the mo about 3 inches square may be a little bigger, I will take it off tomorrow and see what it looks like, Rick

Thanks

(RIP) PLANK · 13-05-2011, 21:54

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Originally Posted by solarman216

OK it has a metal box around it at the mo about 3 inches square may be a little bigger, I will take it off tomorrow and see what it looks like, Rick

did you get chance to have a look?

solarman216 · 13-05-2011, 23:19

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Originally Posted by PLANK

did you get chance to have a look?

Sorry mate got called on several times today and did not get a chance, will look tomorrow def, Rick

(RIP) PLANK · 13-05-2011, 23:21

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Sorry mate got called on several times today and did not get a chance, will look tomorrow def, Rick

cheers Rick

solarman216 · 14-05-2011, 19:41

Does this look like the bit you need? Rick

(RIP) PLANK · 14-05-2011, 19:45

yes it does Rick, it looks exactly like the bit I need

(RIP) PLANK · 19-05-2011, 16:41

Thanks to Rick for the spark generator I solved the gas ignition problem, but then had no power to the gas solenoid/valve. I found issues with a burnt out transistor and a burnt diode in the thermostat panel, now it all seems fine

I am now running the heating to test it out and it's like a flipping sauna in there!

rustic · 19-05-2011, 17:00

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Originally Posted by PLANK

Thanks to Rick for the spark generator I solved the gas ignition problem, but then had no power to the gas solenoid/valve. I found issues with a burnt out transistor and a burnt diode in the thermostat panel, now it all seems fine

You get similar problems like this if the battery had been connected the wrong way round, could this have happened at some point?

(RIP) PLANK · 19-05-2011, 17:19

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Originally Posted by rustic

You get similar problems like this if the battery had been connected the wrong way round, could this have happened at some point?

I have no idea as the caravan is new to me, but! the battery clips are just plain galvanised metal and you need to refer to the wire colour to connect them properly, white neutral and blue live - so very possible!

dinky · 19-05-2011, 18:08

Have you tried the number i gave you for buccaneer.

rustic · 19-05-2011, 18:21

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Originally Posted by PLANK

I have no idea as the caravan is new to me, but! the battery clips are just plain galvanised metal and you need to refer to the wire colour to connect them properly, white neutral and blue live - so very possible!

Yes that's it, some would see Blue as the new black as in mains wiring and assume negative terminal.

In america, white is Hot ie live hence positive so yes
I'd get the red tape out and start labelling.

Is there anything else that could have been switched on, ef flourescent lights etc, TV's pumps work either way.
Check the fridge.
Most new appliances are protected, sometimes with a low rated fuse and a diode so if reverse poer is applied it takes out the fuse only.

(RIP) PLANK · 19-05-2011, 19:40

Dinky, no haven't tried it yet but I will, thanks for that

Rustic, everything else seems fine, there was one tube dead in a light but the fridge ignitor etc seems ok

solarman216 · 19-05-2011, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

I have no idea as the caravan is new to me, but! the battery clips are just plain galvanised metal and you need to refer to the wire colour to connect them properly, white neutral and blue live - so very possible!

Red and Black insulation tape will help cure that problem, white and blue fgs what logic is that, Rick

(RIP) PLANK · 22-05-2011, 19:48

marked terminals clearly now, I usually highlight the positive on the leisure battery's too just to avoid accidents.

Another thing i do is put the receipt for the battery in a plastic bag and tape it to the side, then write the purchase date and the length of guarantee on the top with a marker pen. We have some batteries that are still going strong despite 6 + years of abuse, like being left out side in frost and snow to run flat on electric fences. The one bit of maintenance i would recommend for them is to keep the levels topped up!: thumb2

dan · 22-05-2011, 22:09

With caravans 12v systems white is earth, anything else is live...sounds wierd, but makes remembering fairly easy. If you pull the Zig (or similar) unit, you will notice the bottom earth row is all white, the top row are all live. Makes for a quick rewire job, once you know that!

Whilst you are there, check the water heater as they had a generic fault on the carver. Pull the outside housing, and the square burner cover plate so you can see the burner, and look for sooting. Then go inside and check the control module which will be a black, triangular box below the water heater tank. Check the casing for any distortion or melting.

It may be age that caused the ignitor to go, or it may have been it trying to reignite the water heater. Safer to check anyway!

14-05-2011, 19:45	#21
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	yes it does Rick, it looks exactly like the bit I need

19-05-2011, 16:41	#22
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Thanks to Rick for the spark generator I solved the gas ignition problem, but then had no power to the gas solenoid/valve. I found issues with a burnt out transistor and a burnt diode in the thermostat panel, now it all seems fine I am now running the heating to test it out and it's like a flipping sauna in there!

19-05-2011, 18:08	#25
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Have you tried the number i gave you for buccaneer.

19-05-2011, 19:40	#27
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Dinky, no haven't tried it yet but I will, thanks for that Rustic, everything else seems fine, there was one tube dead in a light but the fridge ignitor etc seems ok

22-05-2011, 19:48	#29
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	marked terminals clearly now, I usually highlight the positive on the leisure battery's too just to avoid accidents. Another thing i do is put the receipt for the battery in a plastic bag and tape it to the side, then write the purchase date and the length of guarantee on the top with a marker pen. We have some batteries that are still going strong despite 6 + years of abuse, like being left out side in frost and snow to run flat on electric fences. The one bit of maintenance i would recommend for them is to keep the levels topped up!: thumb2

22-05-2011, 22:09	#30
dan Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: cornwall Vehicle: Terrano Commercial Posts: 81	With caravans 12v systems white is earth, anything else is live...sounds wierd, but makes remembering fairly easy. If you pull the Zig (or similar) unit, you will notice the bottom earth row is all white, the top row are all live. Makes for a quick rewire job, once you know that! Whilst you are there, check the water heater as they had a generic fault on the carver. Pull the outside housing, and the square burner cover plate so you can see the burner, and look for sooting. Then go inside and check the control module which will be a black, triangular box below the water heater tank. Check the casing for any distortion or melting. It may be age that caused the ignitor to go, or it may have been it trying to reignite the water heater. Safer to check anyway!