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Let me tell you the problem I had with the hot water on my narrowboat. Undoubtedly, many people know the answer, but maybe newbies, like me, will have difficulties. Despite my research on the forum, I have not found. Perhaps because I have trouble reading English when words are too technical. And my owner's manual, yet documented, do not talk about this problem. Besides, I've realized that I do not have the user manual for my immersion heater (built by Thermtec Ldt). Therefore: After several weeks of sailing, we went back to our usual mooring place. A few days after our return, we had no hot water. We never had this problem before. The hot water is produced by the engine or by an "immersion heater". Upon arrival, as soon as we plugged into the electrical network, I turn on the immersion heater with a hidden switch under the rear stairs. But this time, although the switch was turned on, the water is not heated. After several days of research, I removed the wood panels to access the calorifier. On top of the calorifier, there is the head of the immersion heater. It is protected by a white plastic cover. Once the cover removed, I found two small blocks: one (n°2 on picture) adjusts the temperature of the hot water. The other(n°1 on picture) has a small button "reset". I pressed this button, there was a small "click" and a few minutes later, we had hot water again Well, if it can help someone ...
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