HOW TO CHANGE IMMERSION HEATER STEP BY STEP - Plumbing Tips

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This video will tell you how to change a faulty immersion heater element with easy step by step instructions in your hot water storage tank. It will tell you how to isolate the electrics to the immersion heater and how to drain the tank. It will tell you how to remove the old element and replace it with a new one. We will also look at the thermostat and high limit cut out. If you've got no hot water or a faulty immersion heater for your hot water, then this simple video guide should help you to learn how to replace an immersion heater DIY!
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@plumberparts 5 лет назад

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@straightblast569 4 года назад

Please help me mate why is my hot water coming on with my heating

@christopherfagan9680 11 месяцев назад

I have an old type copper boiler with no drain off at the bottom so once I ha e got to the part of draining off the hot taps once the water has stopped running I undo the top exit pipe the water is just at the top of the tank, using a piece of hose I siphon off a foot or so of water, in my case into the bath, the water level should be below the thread of the immersion heater, create h the outlet pipe then remove heater , from then on in it is must replace heater and connect wiring

@baggywhacker 3 года назад

If you'd told me a few years ago I'd be attempting an immersion heater replacement myself without calling in a plumber, I'd have laughed in your face. But I've just done it, and I'm not gonna lie, I feel like a boss! 👍

@usman7207 4 года назад

I've been studying plumbing for 2 years in college, and sometimes I learn more in your videos then I did at college.

@michaelvaughanwinter9359 3 года назад

SNAP

@michaelvaughanwinter9359 3 года назад

Especially during the past 6 months due to lockdowns

@deakgolf20 2 года назад

Because plumber parts is about real world plumbing. Can't beat it!

@julianalcock1019 4 года назад

Thank you very much for this video. It gave me the courage to replace the immersion heater which had never worked at my girl friend's house. I bought the huge ring spanner and I already had the box spanner. It wouldn't shift, so I gave each of the eight flats a good tap with a hammer and hey presto, it moved.The drain cock was stuck, so I opted to open the joint at the outlet pipe at the top of the tank and siphon off a bucket of water before removing the old heater which was physically broken. We have hard aggressive water here and a copper heater had been fitted (not good enough!). I fitted a new Titanium one which I hope will last a long time. Thanks again.

@northerndaz 4 года назад

Watched this at the weekend and helped me change my immersion with zero stress. Top work, great vid!

@daftvader4218 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant instructions. ... Spot on... I used Fernox sealer......no leaks!! Not sure why it was necessary to drain down the tank....the hot taps alone did a great job for me.. Got the special tool on Amazon... Photographed the old wiring ! Thanks so much.....

@aaronwarman71 13 дней назад

Start with a full tank of hot water (This will help), loosen the element, use a blow torch to heat the inner area of the element boss thread, don't heat the outer edge as you are heating the soldered in boss thread mount and it could rip the boss mount from the tank, tap round the hex boss on the element to shock it and the element should then turn with a bit of elbow grease without ripping the boss mount off or distorting it. No need to drain the whole tank with a top feed element, just get some towels and soak it up as there won't be much water coming out the boss mount. Wire wool or scotch cloth the heater boss mount, also clean the mating surface of the element, use boss white or true blue on the element boss thread and face, put sealing washer on element boss thread, apply boss white or true blue to the clean side of the sealing washer, screw it in nice and tight, no leaks guaranteed. Also check what size of top entry element the tank will support, I have just replaced our 27 inch element with a 36 inch element that reaches to 2 inches from the bottom of the tank. The longer the element the less strain on it to heat the hole tank.

@davidroberts8611 8 месяцев назад

Just done this job for my first time all i can say is a big thank you Jimmy

@olaflally7713 4 года назад

Excellent video. I used this to great effect today. New immersion installed and working perfectly! Thanks James! Hold tight!

@TheStuben32 6 лет назад

Great video..used this and replaced our element today..it had started to trip the electric..quick trip to screwfix and picked up replacement 27" Tesla for hard/soft water and copper/SS tank..24.99..subbed

@naturalbiomedical2558 2 года назад

DO NOT FILE THE TOP as the video displays !! The video method clearly demonstrates that filings & washer debris etc can get into the cylinder & therefore hot water pipework. Modern taps & showers often have inline gauze filters & therefore this debris will unnecessary clog such filters causing additional issues/potential tap flow rate snags. If no such concerning filters are present the said debris therefore risks scratching tap seatings or valve discs that over time can develop into dripping taps. This ought to be basic information to any plumber. Use a cloth to prevent debris entering the cylinder whilst cleaning the flat top collar area with some emery paper, file or chisel for stubborn pieces.

@tillyfoxtrotter 2 месяца назад

I thought the same as I watched, good video but that was a clear mistake.

@shaunaLOVESmimi 24 дня назад

Big help, thank you

@kc050565 8 лет назад

Don't usually tackle plumbing jobs (despite being an experienced diyer) but followed your instructions and "can you believe it" all went well. Top draw that man....

@plumberparts 8 лет назад

No worries!

@thomaschatterton7730 8 лет назад

Great video Jimmy! Just replaced an old immersion heater after watching your tips - yes it was tough but went well anyway. Thanks for the help and the entertainment!

@plumberparts 8 лет назад

+thomas chatterton No worries! Sub here please>> ru-vid.com

@freemenofengland2880 Год назад

What a great video mate well done!!! You've given me the confidence to tackle one that's been in since 1975!!! Will watch this carefully a few more times, but got the stiltson wrench ready to go. 👍

@lucasdayz 3 года назад

Jimmy! This is a fantastic video!!! Very easy to follow and really well thought out. I followed your guidance to the tee and I am certainly not an electrician or plumber. I got a new element part and giant nut tool to make sure I could do the job properly. You're right; cracking the giant nut was the toughest part but everything else went pretty smoothly, so I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of your help!

@theCybershot123 9 лет назад

Hi Old school advice if you turn the immersion heater anti clockwise when fitting slowly you will here a slight click that means the threads are correctly engaged ,then tighten slowly.. try it.

@plumberparts 9 лет назад

Dude that's the way I've always done it!!! Forgot to say!!! Cheers, PP!

@stevo0861 4 года назад

Good tip. applies to most threaded items too. :)

@nealmartin8803 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Just installed a new element with the help of your video and everything is working perfect. Much obliged, good sir :)

@petemap 4 года назад

I watched your video last week. Bought new immersion heater, spanner and jointing compound online. This morning, I followed your instructions and managed to replace my immersion heater in under an hour. Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. Very clear and easy to follow. Wouldn't have known what to do or dared to try it without your video.

@barrybrockbank7906 Год назад

Yes, I did the same. Got the large Ring type spanner from Screwfix £9.99 it did leak a little so I used some sealer then ok. Next time I would check for leaks before wiring up!

@tomfielder8973 2 года назад

Great, practical, hands-on advice. Doesn’t come better than this…👍

@richardgreene4725 4 года назад

Great Video, Well documented. I noticed the connecting wires looked a lot better after element replacement. had they been cut back & re-dressed, as that was not shown in the video. The wires on my tank looked in bad condition, hence I had to cut off the bad section & re-strip.

@tomfielder8973 3 года назад

Great, practical advice, young man. I was hoping the extraction was gonna give you more problems - mine probably will - just to see how you managed it...👍

@Tandyrobs 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this video - brilliant! My Boiler broke yesterday so no CH or HW and then I discovered that my Immersion Heater wasn't working either. So plumber is coming for the boiler tomorrow but thanks to your video I was able to successfully change and repair the IH so at least we have HW. Thanks again 😊

@adrianajdelectricals2290 3 года назад

Thanks for the video James. Great explanation of what's needed. Can I just add though , in the video at 1.45, if the immersion is actually on a plug top then the BS7671:2018 On site Guide to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations recommends at H5 that water heaters fitted to tanks exceeding 15 litres (as that appears to be) should be on their own circuit and the immersion heater itself should be supplied via a switched cord-outlet connection unit complying with BS1363-4. I couldn't quite make out what was going on with the switched FCU next to the single socket but with the flex running under the back of the front plate it could probably do with some upgrading!!

@ubsterk3929 7 лет назад

I like your style, no BS, straight to point and well explained to complete newbie!

@plumberparts 7 лет назад

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@martinwinfield2935 7 лет назад

Like your style always good reliable advice with a great attitude. Keep up the great holiday videos.

@thechrissyb 9 лет назад

Tank plugs are a time and life saver sometimes. Get that gate valve swapped for a lever for your mate. Nice one James.

@kobalt77 4 года назад

Thanks for posting this, VERY helpful.

@barrybrockbank7906 Год назад

I had a small leak. I used some sealant ok now. Next time I would check before wiring up as you did and have that cup of tea. Thanks for posting a great helpful video.

@gordonroper4097 3 года назад

Perfect mate. Great tip on cleaning the sealing area with a file.

@davidcortina 3 года назад

Great vid. Is it worth checking the thermostat first? Much cheaper and easier to replace if just that's the failure.

@mrood799 7 лет назад

watching your video i feel; confident to change the immersion on my boiler myself, 1st time ever ! i hope i dont screw up

@BonaventureHope 3 года назад

A really well made and informative video. Thank you.

@rosendo3523 3 года назад

Brilliant, clear explanation - thanks very much.

@StephenLyons1984 9 лет назад

thank you, in a older house and this may be useful at some stage. thank you !

@scottmcquaide878 Год назад

Here we go, let’s go and knacker up my immersion heater! Thanks for this mate, super helpful. I’ve subscribed 👍🏻

@kobalt77 3 года назад

Nice one James, much appreciated.

@tahirahmed3747 3 года назад

Love this, I heard you are supposed to flush your tank to clear debris from the bottom, how do you do that?

@gezmonder 8 лет назад

Love the editing at 8:45 - Smooth.

@plumberparts 7 лет назад

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@kengormley4530 Год назад

Great video mate.......what do u do if there's no drain point on ur cylinder ??

@dibraforlife9276 4 года назад

Thanks for this great video!!

@stephenkelly5642 Год назад

A great step by step informative video. 👍

@walailaklloyd2950 5 лет назад

thanks for this vid. just what i needed

@andyharpist2938 3 года назад

Boy did that one yesterday leak. Finally a second washer and a few rounds of PTFE tape worked. If nothing else works to free it, an extension tube on my ring spanner tool always works but its a risk, I know. A wipe of soap on the immersion threads, makes the next time easier.

@garyloch6824 5 лет назад

Thanks. Very helpful.

@99marilena 5 лет назад

You are great I’ve done that much stuff after watching you 😀

@maitiu6802 3 года назад

Another great video! Keep it up 👍 and hold tight

@markjones1734 26 дней назад

Hi Jimmy. Great tutorial, very helpful. Quick question, my new gasket is different on either side, one side nice and smooth the other shining with manufactures logo on it, which side face up. Thank you. Mark

@LDNBikes 4 года назад

You’re nuts mate, love it never change, thanks for the video

@johndurban2204 2 года назад

James, thank you for uploading this video. It was exactly what I needed as a check to ensure that I didn't make any schoolboy errors. Cheers!

@edwardpendragon 5 лет назад

really helpful, thank you

@philtowle4683 9 месяцев назад

Great video, just started looking at replacing a leaking one. The rust was shocking, looks like it had a new thermostat that wasn't sealed properly. Very dangerous as the leak was right at the electrical connections.

@beakhammer2638 Год назад

Great video. Many thanks. From Ireland

@andyswinscoe1821 4 года назад

Great video, thank you.

@chrisshave7129 2 года назад

Great informative vid thanks!

@eamonndoolan1697 9 лет назад

Cool Plumber, got his shades to hand at all times!!

@plumberparts 9 лет назад

eamonn doolan Thanks doooode!

@polacoloco8226 Год назад

spot on - nice vid explaining what needs to be done - now i ll need a plumber in Newbury lol

@mamoonnaseer1886 5 лет назад

Hi, I want to run it on timer and bought 13a timer and socket. Please confirm if 13A is enough to run combi on timer?

@eanfemak9614 2 года назад

Excellent and informative video :)

@dannyappleby1672 9 лет назад

good video mate cheers

@couldbegood 4 года назад

Brilliant video. Do you have a video on possible reasons why the hot water pressure, (to all taps), is rubbish (making bath mixer/shower taps unusable)? I rent and my landlord won’t do anything. It’s gutting, as I paid a plumber to fit the bath mixer/shower taps.

@shaunmoser9405 9 лет назад

As usual, plumbtastic....Hold tight.

@SUNNYD3322 3 года назад

Very interesting and informative. Thanks

@mikele5893 9 лет назад

what happens to all of the residue of that stuff you filed off the immersion heater entry? it all fell inside, what's a good way of clearing the cylinder out?

@leeg8828 2 года назад

James, are you able to advise me as to why when the hot water thermostat goes on, after about 30mins or so we get a loud rumbling noise coming from the hot water cylinder (where it sounds like its gonna explode) then we get water gushing out from the overflow pipe outside and the boiler trips out and turns off?

@andrewclarkehomeimprovement Год назад

All very good in theory. I just had one that resisted all efforts to loosen. Cracking it when full, heating the flange with a blow torch, you name it, every trick in the book. Ultimately a bare hacksaw blade to cut through the fibre washer and then a bit of a 'love tap' with a heavyweight spanner. Don't know what's in the water but a lot of green copper oxide 'welding' the washer better than epoxy!

@stevenarmstrong8056 4 года назад

Great help thanks

@Joewalshe38 7 лет назад

Another great informative video. When you opened the drain valve at bottom, did you just need to let a few litres of water out or did you drain most or all tank. Thanks

@chunlichun 6 лет назад

How would you drain an old horizontal hot water cylinder? The immersion needs replacing but its located at the bottom of the tank so need to drain the whole thing...Holding tight! Cheers

@donaldthomson4639 7 месяцев назад

Great video thanks👌

@DaveInBridport Год назад

Excellent. Got 4 valves in airing cupboard... two red, two black. What are they likely to be?

@dringonator6911 2 года назад

Can’t believe I’ve subscribed to a plumbers channel. I need to go and buy a broom and dust pan now. 😂😂😂😂 honestly though a great video 👍

@oldmanriver3066 2 года назад

Excellent as always but 50 degrees is a bit low, 65 would be better to ensure you don’t get legionella infection problems.

@normanboyes4983 2 года назад

There is a whole industry built up around Legionella but what is the actual risk? There are 200-250 cases in the UK and half of those are contracted abroad. So the remaining how many are in domestic environments? Regularly used taps and showers are by definition the least likely to grow legionella and for most domestic environments (which the bulk of the population live in) the taps and showers are regularly used - so very low risk. The higher risk sources are commercial and public buildings, air conditioners, humidifiers and kit like hot tubs. Note I am not saying there is no legionella risk just that it is very low in the average domestic property but the hype around it is overblown or disproportionate.

@TimHollingworth Год назад

As far as I know legionella grows in the blanked off part of a T section where the water does not circulate. This would be the section of stagnent pipe with the drain tap on the end. Maybe release some water the length of the pipe. Could be about a pints worth once a year?

@mirandaclayton4483 3 года назад

VERY EDUCATIONAL INDEED. THANK YOU.

@1Monaghan 9 лет назад

Top videos. Will you ever go more indepth on the electric side of plumbing how components such as pumps zone valves etc work and are wired?

@plumberparts 9 лет назад

1Monaghan Hmm I'll add it to the list!

@normanboyes4983 2 года назад

Go to John Wards channel for the masterclass in this.

@user-vv9dn1dk2u 5 месяцев назад

Hi, did you just install a 15amp immersion with a 13amp plug and socket. What is the supply rated at?

@alan2804 3 года назад

Ive tried to get a couple of immersions out the side of a 210 litre direct Fortic and the boss started to bend in…that was where i stopped before the cylinder got torn. Have you got any tips? Im not keen on using a blow lamp in case it sets fire to the foam insulation but maybe a hot air gun and some taps with a hammer? I think its got thread sealant on it too, and its been there since 1997.

@AHMEDGAIUSROME 9 лет назад

How long should i hold tight ? , coz some issues might come up in the future ...

@CheekyChristos 2 года назад

I Love Jimmys videos and i dont even do any plumbing. Geeza and im learning alot .Reeeessssspect

@amirhussain1449 6 лет назад

Thanks james

@GamingGuy256636 Год назад

@plumberparts we had a bungalow oppersite us they where out at the time there immersion heater blew up, what would have caused that. Part of the roof came off also

@azajakal9614 Год назад

Thank you

@woodbine66 9 лет назад

I'm impressed. The gate valves actually turned and didn't come off in your hand. Must be quality ones, like Pegler. If only they were all like that! Thanks and keep up the hard work. Hold tight!

@JohnSmith-vy4lh 5 лет назад

I was told that you should set the temperature at 65 c to kill any legionella .

@samdeacon5045 3 года назад

@@JohnSmith-vy4lh the element should be set to 60*c kills legionella,

@RosskillbaneC 6 лет назад

Silly question to me that looks like the perfect drain off hose do you need a jubilee clip? Or you just put it straight on and no worries if so where can I get one

@TimHollingworth Год назад

There's very little pressure, only gravity as long as you don't squeeze or restrict the flow from the hose. All the pressure comes out of the open end.

@BlockABoots 6 лет назад

If you dont have a blow torch would turning the thermostat all the way up and turning the water on for 15 minutes produce enough heat to lose off the immersion heater if its being stubborn?

@garrygemmell5676 5 лет назад

Wasthinkin that myself but no probably not 70 degrees is the max on most! Youneed 100 to melt the sealer on the threads!

@agnaldogoncalve703 Год назад

Genial na minha casa estamos com o mesmo problema agua nao esquenta .nao consigo soltar o heater element.

@kookysaphire Год назад

Might be a daft question but if the water is cold and electric isolated why do you need to drain the tank if your working at the top?

@pcarragher6025 3 года назад

Thanks for you help.

@samuelboyd9411 7 лет назад

Saved my life haha cheers pal

@zzzzz31a Год назад

If a open the bath taps instead of the drain off tap would that still empty the tank enough to take out the element

@jdewar1966 7 лет назад

hello I am john , I am at motherwell new college doing NQ PLUMBING love it

@derickroche5352 6 месяцев назад

Hi, what paste would you recommend? And do you put the paste on both sides of the gasket? You didn't show this in the video!

@billyclarke1791 8 лет назад

the jointing compound you used, is that like a slic-tite compound paste?

@plumberparts 7 лет назад

I might have used copper slip! Can't remember! Sorry for the delay in replying! Sub here please➡️👉 ru-vid.com 👈⬅️If you haven't already!

@OrionProjectII 9 лет назад

Love your videos PP I watched every single one of them, would love to see more videos of you in the van though!

@danielcostello4488 3 года назад

Excellent

@ruahproduction1739 4 года назад

Is ptfe tape enough to seal it I thought you use that hairy gear .

@MRALLETT 5 лет назад

Thanks very much

@thornwarbler 9 лет назад

Thanks

@markcostello4937 2 года назад

If I have an immersion that's 2/2.85 kW can I put a 3 pin plug on it and pug it into a hive smart plug with a capacity of 3 kW. I'm guessing no because because it's a dual immersion.

@Wacth478 5 дней назад

Hi ... can I question, I had immersion heater for size long 27" And what size spanner do I need use to open & close? I was boorrow from friends but it loose😢, he said it is right tool but it struggled for me to open and close .

@Vinncent360 10 месяцев назад

Is that immersion a bath sink one? How does it switch from bath to sink?

@wendycunningham3818 4 года назад

Hello My cylinder is leaking badly from the immersion , which i have turned off. Do you think its worth replacing the whole tank or should i just replace the immersion. The tank itself still heats up. Thank you Wendy

@TimHollingworth Год назад

Mine too! I'm attempting the big nut heater replacement. How did you fare getting it off, or did you call a plumber?