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 Checked heat arena and the seal is obsolete.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 Checked heat arena and the seal is obsolete.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