Immersion Heater Problems?
My hot water tank has a 240V 3KW 14" immersion heater at the top and bottom of the tank. The one at the bottom has ceased to function and needs replacing the problem I have is that none of the local DIY stores or plumbing agents have the right bit. One even tried to con me into buying a new tank at £200-300.
The problem I have is that a 14" immersion heater does not seem to exist. The immersion heater at the top of the tank is working fine.
Is there any way I can use a different size of immersion heater or set up a different type without having to go into too much expense.
Howdens should be able to help with a 14" heater.
http://www.hdhowden.com/
If there is no coil (for indirect heating) in the cylinder, you can fit any length up to a couple of inches less than the cylinder diameter. You don't state if it's a screw in 2¼" or a 4/6 bolt type of heater!
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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chris at hornchurch Says:
you should be able to use a slightly shorter one but ideally with same heating capacity. remove the old one (after draining tank etc) and pop along to a local plumbing supplier ( not b & Q type of store) most companies such as 'Compass' in hornchurch will Look at it for You and suggest an alternative to use. a new tank seems a bit too much as they are not cheap.
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:13 am
salus Says:
Yes, be advised those in the trade will try to dupe you into shovelling your cash out.
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:44 am
erjplumbing@btinternet.com Says:
just ask for a 3kw 11" i/heater
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
jayktee96 Says:
Howdens should be able to help with a 14" heater.
http://www.hdhowden.com/
If there is no coil (for indirect heating) in the cylinder, you can fit any length up to a couple of inches less than the cylinder diameter. You don't state if it's a screw in 2¼" or a 4/6 bolt type of heater!
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S/e electrician 44 years UK
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
jigs1_69 Says:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/IH314TC.html?utm_source=overture&OVRAW=14%20inch%20immersion%20heater&OVKEY=14%20inch%20immersion%20heater&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=13792494531&OVKWID=116439033531
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
JACK G Says:
Most likely the heater is fine, it's the thermostat that is wonky. Switch off the electricity, remove the immersion cover, disconnect the wires and remove the bit with the temp dial on it. Buy a replacement - the same length - insert into heater - set dial to about 60 to begin with - wire up and switch on.
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
nosdda Says:
A 12 inch or 10 inch can do the job, it will just take a little longer to heat up than the original.
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Plumber.
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 2:30 pm