Urgent advice needed. Reseal element YN

[jmc]

Hi

My boiler element started smoking after just starting AG46 today.
Ex tea-urn. Buffalo 27L boiler. 3Kw. Model J520. I got it second hand in July 2010.

There was an odd smell then small amount of smoke started to issue from base of boiler while I was using boiler for cereal mash at only 40C

It looks like some mash leaked down side of element and burned there.

I've cleaned it all up and I'm wondering if I can (temporarily) refit element using some sealant between element and rubber gasget.
It looked like there was a putty / thermal paste between gasket and element.

I was thinking of using Fernox LSX? Would that be OK?

Looking at Fernox LS-X website
Its product sheet says

* Ideal for use on compression joints and screwed fittings
* Never sets rock hard, joints can easily be undone
* Ready to use, no mixing
* Does not shrink or crack with age
* Suitable for use from below freezing point to above boiling point of water
* Completely safe to use with drinking water
* WRAS – Approved Product
Product

At some stage I'm probably going to need a new element.

Cheapest replacement elementis over £62.99 +VAT = £75.58
http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Stainless-Stee ... il.raction
Anyone know of cheaper suppliers?


TIA for advice. This is going to be a long day...

Previous post about boiler -here

[Goulders]

On my mobile so can't check but I am sure there is a thread about element replacements somewhere and cheaper than nisbets

[Kev888]

I'm sure that LS-X would be safe enough food wise. I don't know if it would work temperature wise - but i suspect the edge of the element wouldn't get 'much' hotter than the water and LS-X is fairly good so its definately worth a try. Obviously it doesn't dry instantly though, so not so good for emergency repairs, perhaps.

Cheers
Kev

[jmc]

Hi

Thanks for the advice.

I cleaned everything up and resealed with LSX. I left it 2 hours to set in a warm room and then pressed on with the brew.

45 mins into the boil as I tap. I'll update later. Must dash...

EDIT**
More info on problem on this topic Fernox LS-X Saves The Day