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Andy Hogarth

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leak!!!!
« on: May 07, 2007, 04:35:01 pm »
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??


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jmj

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Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2007, 04:42:12 pm »
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

Andy Hogarth

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Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2007, 04:43:46 pm »
could i not put some 40mm washers on for good luck, I have just found some in the shed
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Andy Hogarth

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Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2007, 04:45:13 pm »
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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Andy Hogarth

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Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2007, 04:49:45 pm »
Also whilst I have your attention, should the wire I am holding be attached to the bit  next to the hole for the element??

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Andy
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calmore

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Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2007, 01:06:36 pm »
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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Helen

Re: leak!!!!
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2007, 04:28:45 pm »
B&Q do a sealant (LS-X) from Fernox suitable for temps from below freezing to above boiling point of water.