QL Calorifier Parts

[Tethys]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a UK supplier of 800W heating elements and/or thermostats for a QL Calorifier, circa 2003?

Is there anything special about these, or are they the same physical size as domestic ones (although I suspect it's difficult to get an 800W domestic element of any size)?

Thanks,

 

[Plevier]

Penguin Engineering
http://www.penguineng.com/
Got a compatible thermostat from them for a QL.

 

[pvb]

Any decent chandlery or Volvo Penta dealer should be able to source one for you. The genuine QL part is now obsolete, but low wattage elements are readily available. You may find you have to get a 1000W element, but that shouldn't be a problem. Calorifiers usually use standard 2 1/4" BSP elements.

 

[vyv_cox]

ASAP do a range of them, starting at 1 kW. http://www.asap-supplies.com/search/immersion+heater

 

[David2452]

From memory (which is far from infalible) the QL was made for VP by Quick and has 1 1/2" BSP element so one from a Quick square may be the thing.

 

[Plevier]

From memory (which is far from infalible) the QL was made for VP by Quick and has 1 1/2" BSP element so one from a Quick square may be the thing.

That's my understanding too. Penguin do another Italian make that uses the same design of element and clip in stat - seems to be an Italian standard.

 

[Tethys]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I've now sourced an 800W element, so my next question is, should I use PTFE tape or some kind of sealing compound when I fit it?

Thanks,

 

[pvb]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I've now sourced an 800W element, so my next question is, should I use PTFE tape or some kind of sealing compound when I fit it?

Doesn't the element have a fibre washer to seal it? A smear of silicone on both sides of the washer would be more than enough.
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[David2452]

Yes they do, silicone grease (not sealent) will help seat it, no extra sealent is required, though possibly some anti sieze on the threads will help future owners.