Ariston Element 3000W 240V 5 Holes 816524

This is a 3000W, 240V immersion element manufactured by Ariston for its unvented cylinder range. It is a five-hole element, meaning it mounts through a flange with five fixing points. It forms part of the cylinder's heating circuit, transferring heat from the electrical supply into the stored domestic hot water.

• No hot water from the cylinder despite the programmer and thermostat calling for heat
• The heating circuit's MCB or RCD trips when the immersion is energised
• Water is only lukewarm, or the cylinder takes far longer than normal to recover
• Continuity or resistance readings across the element terminals fall outside the expected range for a 3000W element
• Visible corrosion, blistering or scale build-up on the element body or flange

• Confirm the cylinder model and, where applicable, the serial number against the fitment list above
• Check the existing element's wattage and voltage match 3000W and 240V
• Verify the fixing pattern is five holes before removing the old element
• Isolate the electrical supply and drain the cylinder before any work begins