Switch Problem

Hello all,

I have a small issue with a heating pad that I hope someone could help with. I recived the pad in a non-working condition (new) but hate to throw it out. No heat on either the high or low setting. The switch seems to be working so I figure it may be the wiring was attached incorrectly. The switch is a rocker CRTL 30x10 and a diode (MCI HER208) is attached to the wires on the load side....see attached picture. I tested the switch with an ohm meter and get 1.5 on both terminals 2-1 and 1-3. Not an electrician here so I am stumped. The switch does light up when powered but no heat is generated at the pad. Any idea how this should be wired?

Thanx, Tim

 

Hi shrtrnd,

With my $15 tester I get 7.0 ohms across the diode and around 60.0 ohms on the 2 load side wire ends that exit the pad elements

 

Hey Coca,

Did as you asked....looks like it is the element in the pad. I made sure power was going thru the wires but no luck...no heat. The company actually sent me another heating pad and it has the same problem. They returned my cash and said scrap the pads. Looks like that's where they are going. Thanx for your help guys.