TEN for thermopot

Thermopot is a kind of crossbreed electric kettle and a thermos. The device works on the same principle as a samovar in the old days. Like an electric kettle, the device brings the water to a boil and keeps it hot for a long time. However, like all household appliances, the thermal sweat sometimes fails and needs to be repaired. For the right choice of heating elements for a thermal sweat and repair of a thermal sweat with your own hands, you need to know its general structure and principle of operation.

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Thermopot: advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this unusual device are.

• Significant time savings if hot water is often needed.
• Optimum capacity.
• Economical energy consumption.
• Long working resource.
• Ergonomics thanks to the integrated electric pump.
• The presence of several modes that allow you to adjust the temperature of the water.
• High degree of safety as the case does not heat up.

The disadvantages of thermal sweat include the following.

• High price.
• Relatively large mass.
• Relatively low power.

Important! The use of this “modern samovar” is impractical with the rare use of hot water. But, if you need to boil water often, you will be able to fully appreciate the benefits of this device.

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Device

The general set of parts for these devices is the same. They differ from each other only in additional options. All working components of the device are enclosed in a housing. The principle of operation of the thermal sweat is as follows:

1. For pouring water, there is a stainless steel tank equipped with two heating elements:
   • One is used to heat water to a boiling point.
   • Another is to keep it hot.
2. All electrical components are properly protected.
3. In the side of the housing is an engine that supplies water from the tank.
4. Electronic parts perform the function of a time relay when reheating water to a boil.
5. There is also a thermal switch that prevents the device from overheating.

The general thermal flow device is the same for different devices. Knowing how the thermal sweat works, you can quickly find out the cause of the malfunction and fix it.

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Thermal Sweat Test Algorithm

If there are any deviations in the operation of the device, it means that it is faulty and the thermopot needs repair. Consider the procedure for disassembling and inspecting the device.

Housing

It rests on the screws that are located at the bottom of the device. To remove the housing, you need to unscrew the screws. After that, you should carefully inspect all the details: whether they are damaged.

In the bottom of the housing is a thermal switch. Serviceability is checked using a tester.

Important! If the switch is serviceable, it has infinite resistance.

If a breakdown is found, it remains to purchase a new switch and replace the broken one with a working one.

Thermopot pump

You can disconnect it by unscrewing the fixing bolts and disconnecting the inlet tube. Sometimes the device does not work correctly precisely because of a clogged pump.

Important! In most cases, cleaning the magnet and the impeller is enough for the device to gain a new life.

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Common Problems

It is not difficult to determine them, since different devices work according to the same principle:

• The device does not turn on.It is necessary to check whether the power cord, thermal switches, fuses are working.
• The water does not heat up to a boil, but the button for re-boiling works. If the thermal sweat does not boil water, most likely, the thermal switch located in the bottom of the device has failed.
• If the situation is “exactly the opposite”, the re-boiling button does not work, the reason is a malfunction of the electronics. To identify what exactly caused the malfunction, you need to look at all the elements of the circuit - from the power source to the circuit ground.
• There is no main heating, and the auxiliary is working fine. Maybe the heating element or some part of its electrical circuit has failed.
• No water supply. There may be such options: malfunction of the pump motor or failure of the additional heating element. In the latter case, the “standby” heating will not work.

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Repair simple faults

It all depends on which part is out of order. First you need to study the thermal flow diagram, and then proceed to analyze the cause of the malfunction:

• Power cord. Inside the case of the device there is a block for fixing the cord. To check the serviceability of the cable, you need to disconnect it and check with a tester for a short.
• Microchip. Distinguish between power and control elements. A malfunction can be detected by visual inspection. Failed parts can be replaced with a small power soldering iron.
• Capacitors A broken capacitor looks swollen and noticeable during visual inspection.
• Diode. This part fails quite rarely. You can determine the malfunction by calling it with the tester.
• Getinax board tracks. If microcracks appear on them, they can be soldered using tin solder.

Important! If the heater for a thermal sweat burned out, then repair, in principle, is possible, but economically unprofitable. The cost of a new heating element is commensurate with the purchase price of a new thermal sweat.

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Thermal Sweat Classification

The most economical, compact and trouble-free operation is a ceramic device:

• It has three main temperature conditions and a capacity of 1.2 liters. For small family gatherings - this is ideal.
• In addition to ease of operation and compactness, the advantage of the device is environmental safety. It is difficult to come up with something safer for health than clay tested over centuries.
• Water heats up in just a few seconds.

Important! It is such models that are mostly represented by different manufacturers.

Popular models

• If you are interested in elite household appliances, you will like the Zojirushi model from Japanese manufacturers with microprocessor control and Teflon coating.

Important! This device is equipped with a timer that boils water for tea or coffee at the right time. This is not only convenient, but also allows you to significantly save energy.

• Thermopot "Delta" - a reliable budget option. It can be used not only for heating water, but also as a portable thermos. There is a removable cover, three modes of heating water, as well as a dechlorination function.
• Hotter appliances are best for the mid-range price segment.

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Knowing how the thermal sweat works, you will quickly identify a breakdown and deal with it. However, there are malfunctions that even a specialist will not take up. In this case, you can not replace the defective parts with homemade ones. It is much wiser to purchase a new device.