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but recentlly it has just started mis behaving. after it has been running a while anything from 5 to 20 mins it will blow the fuse in the plug of the extension lead
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Hi ktomkow,
Is the drier in the same location in the house? I'm wondering if the exstension lead is longer than it used to be.
Does the lead seem hot to the touch when running the drier?
Is the drier a 220 volt unit and is the ampere rating listed for the unit. There should be a data tag on the back. Also, does the extension have an ampere rating or wire size stamped on it?
If the voltage is low at the drier, it will draw more current, thus blowing the fuses. As the elements start to heat up the resistance of the elements goes up thus reducing the current through them. A self regulating thing. It surprises some folks that lower voltage causes more current.
If the extension cable is longer or smaller sized wire, the voltage at the drier will be lowered, causing more current. Cable heating up will indicate this.
If something is binding the tumbler drum, it will cause more current draw.
If you can, unplug it and open it up. Look at mechanism that holds the drum up (small wheels, slide bars, whatever) and make sure they are not binding. Make sure the drive motor is OK. It's hot in there and motor bearings sometimes fail. There's probably a long belt that goes around the drum to the drive motor. Make sure it is not rubbing or binding.
Good news about the baby, congratulations.
Best regards,
Mack1