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Darren H

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2kw immersion heater
« on: January 24, 2018, 07:44:10 pm »
I want to put one of these in my new van has anyone purchased one recently  and where did you get it from.

What size mechanical flange do i need.

Thanks darren

Plankton

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2018, 07:52:30 pm »
Mark M had a youtube video fitting one of these, I doubt much has changed with the parts.

paul alan

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2018, 08:08:25 pm »
screwfix are the best bet, they are the cheapest and they will give you the correct flange mate.

I think the flanges are 1/2" standard but the guys at the counter will sort you the right one.

DeLuce

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2018, 08:57:58 pm »
Hi Darren, I got mine from Heatrod. Very professional company. They can do sizes to order as well.
https://www.heatrod.com/heating-elements/domestic-immersion-heaters.html

Mechanical flange I got from Toolstation. Standard immersion heater size. Get some heat resistant sealant while you're there. Some say you don't need it, but I prefer belt and braces!! ;D
I can't remember the hole size i cut in the tank, I'd have to go out to the shed and it's piddeling it down. But cut it to size of flange or mm smaller and it will screw in.  Put it as low down into the tank as you can, as low as your arms will go.
Also, heat resistant cable.

DeLuce

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nathankaye

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2018, 09:02:55 pm »
Hi Darren, I got mine from Heatrod. Very professional company. They can do sizes to order as well.
https://www.heatrod.com/heating-elements/domestic-immersion-heaters.html

Mechanical flange I got from Toolstation. Standard immersion heater size. Get some heat resistant sealant while you're there. Some say you don't need it, but I prefer belt and braces!! ;D
I can't remember the hole size i cut in the tank, I'd have to go out to the shed and it's piddeling it down. But cut it to size of flange or mm smaller and it will screw in.  Put it as low down into the tank as you can, as low as your arms will go.
Also, heat resistant cable.

I used the same companies, very competitive prices and good service as well.

As above, put it as low down as you can and then lower the part down with string and using the hole youve cut, you can get your fingers in to hold it. Thats why mine is at the lowest part (under the baffle part) of my 500ltr upright wydale tank
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Darren H

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2018, 09:06:19 pm »
Thanks for advise
so you don't have to get your arm down in the tank thats good news mines a 650 tank and ive short arms.

nathankaye

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2018, 09:09:00 pm »
Thanks for advise
so you don't have to get your arm down in the tank thats good news mines a 650 tank and ive short arms.

I used a piece of rope with a crocodile clip attached, so it wouldnt accidentally fall of string.
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nathankaye

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2018, 09:21:58 pm »
This may prove useful
https://youtu.be/Ogw6FBV3suw
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Darren H

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2018, 09:49:39 pm »
Tool station only seem to do the 3kw elments the 2kw do not seem so popular.

bobplum

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2018, 09:56:51 pm »
Tool station only seem to do the 3kw elments the 2kw do not seem so popular.

you would be better off with the 3kw

P @ F

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2018, 10:22:02 pm »
Only if he is willing to upgrade his home electrics of course , just thought i would point that out before he burns his house down  ;D
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

bobplum

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2018, 06:58:47 am »
Only if he is willing to upgrade his home electrics of course , just thought i would point that out before he burns his house down  ;D

not necessarily, 3kw divided by 240 = 12.5 amps, so a 13 amp plug, correct cable and depending were he is drawing the supply from, ie garage, fit a trip socket he will be fine, this is what we use
 

Jonny 87

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2018, 07:06:19 am »
Only if he is willing to upgrade his home electrics of course , just thought i would point that out before he burns his house down  ;D

not necessarily, 3kw divided by 240 = 12.5 amps, so a 13 amp plug, correct cable and depending were he is drawing the supply from, ie garage, fit a trip socket he will be fine, this is what we use

Not according to electricians.
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alank

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2018, 07:37:33 am »
I'm having a three kw installed in a few weeks when electrician is back from holiday he is upgrading external sockets and wiring straight to consumer box so that's the way in having mine done I'd rather pay the electrician and know the job is right :D

֍Winp®oClean֍

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2018, 10:41:25 am »
Yep, if it's 3kw get a pro' sparky in. Don't be like me and nearly burn your house down!!!!!
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Slacky

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2018, 04:39:12 pm »
If anyone would like a 2KW pond heater Ive got one going. Its exactly the same style as a fish-tank heater just bigger. Saves chopping your tank up.

bobplum

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2018, 05:23:11 pm »
Only if he is willing to upgrade his home electrics of course , just thought i would point that out before he burns his house down  ;D

not necessarily, 3kw divided by 240 = 12.5 amps, so a 13 amp plug, correct cable and depending were he is drawing the supply from, ie garage, fit a trip socket he will be fine, this is what we use

Not according to electricians.
It was two electricians who told it

Smudger

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Re: 2kw immersion heater
« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2018, 08:29:05 am »
3 Kw is very close to the maximum on the ring and certainly dangerous off a spur and a trip switch may not save you as it tends to warm up and melt rather than trip the RCD

2 Kw should be fine off standard electrics

Darran
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