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Default Leaking electric kettle

On Monday, 30 January 2017 08:28:14 UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 29/01/17 23:26, GB wrote:
My electric kettle leaks rather slowly. Enough so that a few teaspoons
of water collect on the base overnight. Is there any way to seal round
the element in the base? I can't see any leaks or weaknesses.

No. wait till it blows the RCD and then buy a new one


In some countries they'd connect the earth wire to the neutral, and no more RCD trouble. I don't suggest it.


NT