non-working Webasto heater and BSS

[richey b]

Hi, 

 

My webasto heater has stopped working and im currently going to be needing a BSS soon if I dont manage to get it fixed in time, will it fail the BSS if it doesnt turn on but everything is still wired / plumbed up ?

 

Thanks in advance 

Rich

[Alan de Enfield]

7 hours ago, richey b said:

Hi, 

 

My webasto heater has stopped working and im currently going to be needing a BSS soon if I dont manage to get it fixed in time, will it fail the BSS if it doesnt turn on but everything is still wired / plumbed up ?

 

Thanks in advance 

Rich

 

Does the examiner turn on the Webby / Eber ?

Mine never has - they have (occasionally) only turned on and checked the gas hob / cooker

[Tony Brooks]

8 hours ago, richey b said:

Hi, 

 

My webasto heater has stopped working and im currently going to be needing a BSS soon if I dont manage to get it fixed in time, will it fail the BSS if it doesnt turn on but everything is still wired / plumbed up ?

 

Thanks in advance 

Rich

 

As long as the fuel side and the electrics still comply, the examiner SHOULD not be concerned if it works or not, but this is a BSS examiner we are talking about and some are a law unto themselves so no advice here can be totally relied upon. Even if it is what the BSS regulations say.

[LadyG]

Don't mention it.

[matty40s]

The BSS checks the safety aspects of the installation ie, fuel lines secured, correct material, and no leaks. Exhaust fitted correctly through to hull fitting and no obvious leaks. Electrics correctly fused, connected securely at batteries, and wiring loom protected and supported if necessary.

BSS would not normally test the unit.

Edited April 29, 2023 by matty40s

[Tracy D'arth]

You can get a certificate for a boat even if its the engine that doesn't work providing all the items checked for safety such as gas, fuel and electrics are OK. 

 

[richey b]

AHH that makes me feel better thanks everybody for your help.

[ditchcrawler]

3 hours ago, richey b said:

AHH that makes me feel better thanks everybody for your help.

It can even be in the process of sinking if you can persuade the examiner to stay onboard to check things 

[Tracy D'arth]

57 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

It can even be in the process of sinking if you can persuade the examiner to stay onboard to check things 

Only if the gas bottle compartment bottom vents are not under water!

[Guest]

18 hours ago, richey b said:

Hi, 

 

My webasto heater has stopped working and im currently going to be needing a BSS soon if I dont manage to get it fixed in time, will it fail the BSS if it doesnt turn on but everything is still wired / plumbed up ?

 

Thanks in advance 

Rich

 

Has it been fitted correctly? Is the exhaust intact?

 

If so whether it functions or not is not really a BSS issue. But if there is an obvious fault with how its been installed or if there is an issue with the exhaust that could be an issue when it is fixed and running you may find your examiner may object.

[ditchcrawler]

2 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Only if the gas bottle compartment bottom vents are not under water!

Dam, I didn't consider that