emersion heater change

[howy1]

Hi all , i have got to change my emmersion heater and was looking for some advice on what jointing to use please .
Howy

 

[SimonG]

I use a smear of non setting paste on either side of the fibre washer.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Only changed a few, and always used PTFE without issues.

 

[steadyon]

As you will have guessed, there are a number of ways.
Mine:
1. Clean cylinder flange of all traces of old fibre washer / sealant, carefully, without scratching it.
2. Silicone grease on the threads of the new element, to make it easier next time.
3. Very thin smear of silicone grease either side of the fibre washer.
4. Do it up tight.
In other words, no jointing!

 

[Timmy D]

Make sure you crack/undo slightly the existing one before draining the cylinder. It will reduce the risk of damaging the cylinder if it’s stubborn.

 

[Howy153]

As you will have guessed, there are a number of ways.
Mine:
1. Clean cylinder flange of all traces of old fibre washer / sealant, carefully, without scratching it.
2. Silicone grease on the threads of the new element, to make it easier next time.
3. Very thin smear of silicone grease either side of the fibre washer.
4. Do it up tight.
In other words, no jointing!

Thankyou

 

[Howy153]

Thanks for all information great help