Leaky Cooper

[thunderbird13]

HI

Thanks for the replies really useful - looks like I have over cut it

Took a few photos last night not sure how much help they are . BTW the orange thing is a silicone baking tray I got from a pound shop !

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I' should get some measurements tonight

[barneey]

I would forget about trying JB weld or any other sealant and concentrate on either the washer approach or buying two cheap kettle element.

A pain but should get you over the problem.

[Highlander]

I'll swap you a asda budget element(didn't know they were a different size) for a backer one
and a tenner?

[thunderbird13]

I would forget about trying JB weld or any other sealant and concentrate on either the washer approach or buying two cheap kettle element.

A pain but should get you over the problem.

I agree i think the washer approach is best

[thunderbird13]

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If you struggle to find washers that size i might be able to laser cut you a couple how much clearence do you have from the bottom of your pot ? Barneey what gauge do you think 1.5mm-2.00mm ?

Lee

Thanks for the offer i have about a 4 cm clearance from the bottom of the pot and the steel is 1 mm thick and it looks like the whole should be 40 mm as I have about a 2 mm clearance around it currently

[thunderbird13]

I'll swap you a asda budget element(didn't know they were a different size) for a backer one
and a tenner?

Thanks I 'll see what I can do first with what Ive got

[thunderbird13]

anyone want to buy a 45 mm qmax cutter

[Deller12]

So you need a washer with a 40mm inside diameter and a od 44mm ?

[barneey]

With an od of 44mm and a qmax hole cutter of 45mm =

[Deller12]

With an od of 44mm and a qmax hole cutter of 45mm =

Sorry long day and I had my head stuck in a beer cooler for the last two hours. So were looking at 48-50mm od I guess

[barneey]

As I more than likely have the same elements as thunderbird, mine were also purchase from H&G, I`ve taken one out of my boiler to photograph and provide future reference for the forums. + also enabled me to clean the thing







Thread diameter 39.42, OD of body 47.38, thread length no wahers 10mm.

So in theory 8mm diameter difference between the two, therefore if you have cut a 45mm hole + 8mm = 53mm od washer required in say 1.5mm or 1mm stainless, internal diameter 40mm.

Only my recommendation, should work?

[Deller12]

Nice One Barneey well done Perhaps one of the moderators could make this a sticky,as question on elements seems to come up quite oftern

[barneey]

Just one other thing that maybe worth a mention.

Ive always cut my element holes at 40mm, I believe however some members do cut their holes a 38mm (1 1/2") and actually screw the element in for an even tighter fit. ie the depth of the screw thread enables this to be done.

[thunderbird13]

I saw these on ebay looks like they might do the job - even though they look like their for an engine them should be safe enough shouldnt they ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... fe=sidebar

[barneey]

They are 48mm od so it will only give you 1.5mm of meat on either side of your hole.

My advice would be to take Deller up on his offer of making some for you?