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Post by rubyred666 on Aug 30, 2013 21:03:38 GMT
We have just bought a Windrush 13S from 1981 we think. Hooked it up to the mains for the first time today, and only the three plug-in sockets are working. Water heater, fridge, heater and lights are not working. My first thought was a blown fuse, so I went into the box to have a look. By following the wires I worked out the main circuit which isn't working was the left one, but I can't even find the fuse, never mind change it! Attached is a photo of the opened box (Hager) - any help or advice would be welcomed - perhaps I'm on the wrong track altogether.
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Post by Margo on Aug 31, 2013 11:12:47 GMT
Hello Sharon,
I have seen your post on FB and I suggest the following. The Hager box you have is the same as mine – please be careful with the cover off as this is mains electrics.
This consumer unit will only supply mains electricity to your 3 pin sockets, fridge (240 volt), Zig panel and mains lighting if fitted; the latter being unlikely if your van is a 1981 model. Looking at your panel all your circuits are switched on so be careful. This is not an exact science but if mine is anything to go on then the left hand breaker feeds the fridge and Zig panel. The right hand one feeds only the sockets. The lever type switch on the far right is the main breaker; essentially the main control switch with a reset button above it. This lever should be in the horizontal position but reset it should you be in any doubt.
The Zig panel mentioned earlier controls all of your 12 volt circuits to include the water heater control, lights and water pump etc plus it charges the battery and switches power between the tow car and caravan battery depending on how you set the switches. Assuming your year is correct I suspect you have a Zig CF8 control panel. Note* the Zig panel does not provide any control for the fridge whether mains or 12 volt. Have a play with the panel and let me know what is or isn’t happening.
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