Clean It Up
UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Andy Hogarth on May 07, 2007, 04:35:01 pm
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I had a leak coming from round my heating element on my woodbridge powerplus, I took it off and found it was gobbed up with loads of silicone and sealant tape.
Should there be a couple of washers holding the element in and stopping water lash out??
Cheers
Andy
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No that's how woodbridge put it together.A complete hash job really, you just have to replace it the same way.Years ago they shortened the thread on the heating element, which makes it a pain in the rear.
joe
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could i not put some 40mm washers on for good luck, I have just found some in the shed
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ahh sorry, yeah, I see what you mean about the short thread.
What silicone should I use, Do I have to use something that can withstand the heat??
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Also whilst I have your attention, should the wire I am holding be attached to the bit next to the hole for the element??
Cheers
Andy
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I suspect that's not a wire but a very thin capilliary tube for the thermostat. If it is then the thermostat will need replacing.
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B&Q do a sealant (LS-X) from Fernox suitable for temps from below freezing to above boiling point of water.