Does it matter to widen the distance of oven heater ends?
 

Hi,
My electric oven does not work anymore. It is found that the heater
must be replaced. I purchase a heater element in nearby store. The
problem is that the two ends of the new element are separated than the
original one. Can I use tools to shape the two ends, i.e. to widen
their distance to about 1cm in order to install it? I worry about the
damage may incure. The second question is that anything to avoid
electric shock relating to the installment. What measures should check
after the replacement? Although I can repair normal applicance, I am
still concern the safety issure involved. Thanks.

Does it matter to widen the distance of oven heater ends?
 

fl wrote:
Hi,
My electric oven does not work anymore. It is found that the heater
must be replaced. I purchase a heater element in nearby store. The
problem is that the two ends of the new element are separated than the
original one. Can I use tools to shape the two ends, i.e. to widen
their distance to about 1cm in order to install it?

Sounds like you've got the wrong element. Did you take the old one with you
when you bought the new one? I've always found them a straight swap. I'd
be surprised if fitters were expected to bend them to fit.

Have a look here and see if anything there looks like your old one.
http://www.elementman.co.uk/

You may find this site helpful.
http://www.ransomspares.co.uk/articl...y-oven-fan.htm

Tim

Does it matter to widen the distance of oven heater ends?
 

fl wrote:
Hi,
My electric oven does not work anymore. It is found that the heater
must be replaced. I purchase a heater element in nearby store. The
problem is that the two ends of the new element are separated than the
original one. Can I use tools to shape the two ends, i.e. to widen
their distance to about 1cm in order to install it? I worry about the
damage may incure.

If the proposed bending is spread over the element length, no worry.
If it consists of bending the last inch at 90 degrees, no :)

The second question is that anything to avoid
electric shock relating to the installment. What measures should check
after the replacement?

L&N to E resistance, should be o/c

Although I can repair normal applicance, I am
still concern the safety issure involved. Thanks.

Its on a fuse or MCB, the metal case is earthed with a chunky wire.
Its actually safer than most plug-in appliances shock-wise.


NT

Does it matter to widen the distance of oven heater ends?
 

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fl wrote:
Hi,
My electric oven does not work anymore. It is found that the heater
must be replaced. I purchase a heater element in nearby store. The
problem is that the two ends of the new element are separated than the
original one. Can I use tools to shape the two ends, i.e. to widen
their distance to about 1cm in order to install it? I worry about the
damage may incure.

If the proposed bending is spread over the element length, no worry.
If it consists of bending the last inch at 90 degrees, no :)

The second question is that anything to avoid
electric shock relating to the installment. What measures should check
after the replacement?

L&N to E resistance, should be o/c

Although I can repair normal applicance, I am
still concern the safety issure involved. Thanks.

Its on a fuse or MCB, the metal case is earthed with a chunky wire.
Its actually safer than most plug-in appliances shock-wise.

I thought he was referring to precautions he should take whilst
working on the oven, which is a bit worrying really.

--
Graham.

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Does it matter to widen the distance of oven heater ends?
 

Graham. wrote:
wrote in message
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fl wrote:
Hi,
My electric oven does not work anymore. It is found that the heater
must be replaced. I purchase a heater element in nearby store. The
problem is that the two ends of the new element are separated than the
original one. Can I use tools to shape the two ends, i.e. to widen
their distance to about 1cm in order to install it? I worry about the
damage may incure.

If the proposed bending is spread over the element length, no worry.
If it consists of bending the last inch at 90 degrees, no :)

The second question is that anything to avoid
electric shock relating to the installment. What measures should check
after the replacement?

L&N to E resistance, should be o/c

Although I can repair normal applicance, I am
still concern the safety issure involved. Thanks.

Its on a fuse or MCB, the metal case is earthed with a chunky wire.
Its actually safer than most plug-in appliances shock-wise.

I thought he was referring to precautions he should take whilst
working on the oven, which is a bit worrying really.

well... I hope not :)


NT