[Andy Hogarth]

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

[jmj]

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]

could i not put some 40mm washers on for good luck, I have just found some in the shed

[Andy Hogarth]

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??

[Andy Hogarth]

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

[calmore]

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.

[Helen]

B&Q do a sealant (LS-X) from Fernox suitable for temps from below freezing to above boiling point of water.