On Sunday, 29 January 2017 23:26:14 UTC, 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.

Try cooking porridge, which used to be recommended for car radiator leaks, in it; or boiling processed-pea juice.

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