Alternative to obsolete panel seals?

[R1CKY]

I have a job involving an ancient Baxi WM532 RS, the seal on the front panel is pretty much non existent. Checked heat arena and the seal is obsolete.

Is there a suitable and more important, approved method of sealing the panel? Customer is aware they are on borrowed time with this boiler, but would like to get it running again for a short while.

 

[lame plumber]

if its a rope seal various sizes available from suppliers such as hwos and regin supply various generic adhesive seals

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I have a job involving an ancient Baxi WM532 RS, the seal on the front panel is pretty much non existent. Checked heat arena and the seal is obsolete.

Is there a suitable and more important, approved method of sealing the panel? Customer is aware they are on borrowed time with this boiler, but would like to get it running again for a short while.

no there is no alternative sadly boilers a right off

 

[R1CKY]

Bugger! Only went there to change the thermocouple! Had my knees on the worktop trying to pry the panel off as the last person to work on it had used some very strong red sealant on the panel!

Thanks for the quick replies.

 

[lame plumber]

what is the seal made of, rope, fibre ?

 

[plumber0808]

Heat resistant silicone by the sound of it

 

[R1CKY]

what is the seal made of, rope, fibre ?

What was left of it looked like White foam.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

what is the seal made of, rope, fibre ?

a dedicated pre shaped,pre squashed fibre seal with special clips its NLA and baxi dont want you using anything else,been there,done that,changed the boiler

 

[R1CKY]

Thank you Gasman! I can't wait to tell a new customer that a failed thermocouple has turned into a boiler replacement!

 

[dancinplumba]

Thank you Gasman! I can't wait to tell a new customer that a failed thermocouple has turned into a boiler replacement!

be at peace....it has happened to us all at some point to our careers

 

[mfgs]

Thank you Gasman! I can't wait to tell a new customer that a failed thermocouple has turned into a boiler replacement!

If you tell them nicely you will earn well from a nice boiler swap if they take it well. If they don't take it well, someone else will get the job lol. Or more than likely someone will come along and bodge the boiler back together with a rope seal and make you look like the bad guy.

 

[plumber0808]

Thank you Gasman! I can't wait to tell a new customer that a failed thermocouple has turned into a boiler replacement!

They will think your taking the pee and phone someone else. :greedy:

 

[R1CKY]

I'll get it in writing from Baxi! To be fair, I think he knew something was amiss when he saw 14 and a half stone of plumber hanging off the boiler trying to prise the cover open!

Infect, I'm going to email Baxi now to get confirmation of what Gasman said in writing!

 

[lame plumber]

come on tell the truth for once 14 and a half?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i'll get it in writing from baxi! To be fair, i think he knew something was amiss when he saw 14 and a half stone of plumber hanging off the boiler trying to prise the cover open!

Infect, i'm going to email baxi now to get confirmation of what gasman said in writing!

will always win back up from the manufacturer

 

[plumber0808]

I'll get it in writing from Baxi! To be fair, I think he knew something was amiss when he saw 14 and a half stone of plumber hanging off the boiler trying to prise the cover open!

Infect, I'm going to email Baxi now to get confirmation of what Gasman said in writing!

That's a good idea, I will remember that one.
Just so they don't think you're trying to rip them off.

Dont worry their mate will be back with the silicone gun to sort it right out as someone pulled it all off.

 

[R1CKY]

come on tell the truth for once 14 and a half?

In my defence I am 6'3"! I was 16 stone at one point!!

Plumber0808, that is what I'm worried about! Chances are I won't be able to fit them in for a few weeks anyway, so will probably go elsewhere!

Oh the joys of being self employed!

 

[plumber0808]

In my defence I am 6'3"! I was 16 stone at one point!!

Plumber0808, that is what I'm worried about! Chances are I won't be able to fit them in for a few weeks anyway, so will probably go elsewhere!

Oh the joys of being self employed!

i know, they will no doubt know its the thermocouple that is the problem.
phone someone else and hope they just repair it.
With a bit of luck they will realise you have taken the professional approach and get you back to change the boiler.