"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
news wrote:
FWIW I tried losening a stuck immersion element with a flat spanner
and it buckled the tank. the best tool for the job is a box type spanner
with a bar through it as you can control the rotation and deflection.
the
flat type spanner seems to 'torque up' and in my case buckled the tank.

But if you try the impact method, you need a spanner that is in line with
the 'nut'.

Please, you haven't a clue what you are on about.