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Twin immersion cylinder fix

  • 28-03-2017 5:22pm
    #1
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭


    I've got a cylinder with two immersion elements, running off an economy 7.
    The bottom element is burnt out, leaving just the boost element.
    Is it worth replacing or can I just run off the single element?
    What should a plumber charge to remove the element that's gone?

    Thanks for any help or advice!


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  • #2
    student7890
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭student7890


    I had the same issue not long ago with my boiler.
    I only ever use the boost switch when hot water is required.
    The boost stopped working and a plumber switched the wiring in the thermostat to use the other element, it took him half an hour. Not something I would do myself but it is possible to switch over the wiring and not use the broken element.
    I guess in your case you could use the boost instead of timer, mine heats enough water for a shower in 20 minutes

    Beam me up Scotty.



  • #3
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    I've switched the wiring but wondering if I should do a proper repair if it's a hassle to have to get the other element removed. It's stuck pretty tight.


  • #4
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,190 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Effects wrote:
    I've got a cylinder with two immersion elements, running off an economy 7. The bottom element is burnt out, leaving just the boost element. Is it worth replacing or can I just run off the single element? What should a plumber charge to remove the element that's gone?


    100/150 Euro to supply and fit as a ballpark.


  • #5
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    100/150 Euro to supply and fit as a ballpark.

    That price would be for a top mounted double immersion.

    O.P. has two side fitted immersions which require a complete drain down of the cylinder and two immersions fitted and two lots of electrical connections and testing.
    Sometimes the M.T.cocks on the cylinders are useless and getting a full drain down will involve a wet vac.
    So it could easily cost 200.00 ish.


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