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Title: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: clean on December 05, 2011, 06:49:53 pm

As title says,cuz im thinking of fitting one to my tank but really don`t want any leaks so could do with knowning what was used to seal it with out leaks
cheers ;)

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 05, 2011, 08:28:24 pm

Done 3 tanks - used a hole cutter - then bathroom sealant - no leaks the immersion cuts its own thread.

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Pope vader on December 05, 2011, 08:33:33 pm

no leaks on mine,  and i have it about 60-65

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: john tomkins on December 05, 2011, 08:48:28 pm

Plumbers mate, works a treat, over a year and not a leak.

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: taylored on December 05, 2011, 08:53:30 pm

did you all use a mechanical flange ??? going to set one up on my tank. thanks bee

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Pope vader on December 05, 2011, 08:56:20 pm

i used a sealent from b and q that was for sticking bricks and plaster, metal together

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on December 05, 2011, 08:59:03 pm

Fitted mine last January, with mechanical flange- which is the best & most secure method. No sealants, just PTFE paste on the flange thread & PTFE tape on the immersion thread- ZERO leaks & works a treat. Not only do you get a tank of hot water that stays warm all day but NOTHING in the van freezes either with a 400ltr radiator in the back!!!! ;)

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on December 05, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

No need for sealants if you use the mechanical flange & do it correctly! ;)

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: clean on December 05, 2011, 09:02:32 pm

Cheers lads,looks like a nice little job for me then this weekend :D

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on December 05, 2011, 09:08:59 pm

Quote from: Craaaaaiiiiig David on December 05, 2011, 09:02:32 pm

Cheers lads,looks like a nice little job for me then this weekend :D

You'll get the flange & element (27" with resettable thermostat) from Toolstation- approx £13 each. ;)

You'll need heat resistant cable for the immersion (fit plug on other end) which you'll get from City electrical factors (or similar)

Also a 64mm hole saw for the flange hole. ;)

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Poles R Us on December 05, 2011, 09:11:24 pm

did mine last year never had any leaks, nice and warm this morning, i think it cleans better when the water is warmed up.

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: supernova77 on December 06, 2011, 12:13:36 am

Hi,

How do you power your immersion heaters?

Thanks,
Andy

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Pope vader on December 06, 2011, 07:38:27 am

Quote from: Andy @ Iconic on December 06, 2011, 12:13:36 am

Hi,

How do you power your immersion heaters?

Thanks,
Andy

cable to outside socket

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Poles R Us on December 06, 2011, 07:57:59 am

Quote from: Pope Vader on December 06, 2011, 07:38:27 am

Quote from: Andy @ Iconic on December 06, 2011, 12:13:36 am

Hi,

How do you power your immersion heaters?

Thanks,
Andy

cable to outside socket

same as with a timer

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: supernova77 on December 06, 2011, 10:27:46 am

Quote

Hi,

How do you power your immersion heaters?

Thanks,
Andy
cable to outside socket

same as with a timer

How long does the water stay warm for in the van when out working?

Andy

Title: Re: Tanks fitted with immersion heater elements,any leaks ?
Post by: Pope vader on December 06, 2011, 11:04:18 am

mine stays warmer all day,   but if you insulate van properly then  should stay hot all day