Unvented immersions

[Scott_D]

Im going to look at a small direct unvented that needs a new element
Its a RM stelfow

Do you need to fit manufacturers own parts?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if you want the warranty to stand yes if no you can fit one that fits the spec

 

[Scott_D]

Its a few years old
There doesnt seem to be any part numbers etc online
I will try ringing the tech line tomorrow but without the exact model number it will be a bit of a stab in the dark

 

[townfanjon]

How old is the cylinder Scott , I think they have a 2 year warranty on the components.

 

[Scott_D]

Not one I fitted so not sure.

 

[townfanjon]

I would put a standard unvented immersion heater and stat in Scott , I get mine from unvented components off the net . As for the manufacturers guarantee well if theres no evidence of it been serviced before , the guarantee’s out of the window anyway.

 

[Scott_D]

I would put a standard unvented immersion heater and stat in Scott , I get mine from unvented components off the net . As for the manufacturers guarantee well if theres no evidence of it been serviced before , the guarantee’s out of the window anyway.

I have just been searching and williams and co sell stelfow unvented immersions pretty cheap
Just need to make sure its compatible

 

[Welder]

I would put a standard unvented immersion heater and stat in Scott , I get mine from unvented components off the net . As for the manufacturers guarantee well if theres no evidence of it been serviced before , the guarantee’s out of the window anyway.

Be careful. Its a different material to be used if a stainless cylinder due to electrolitic action...

 

[townfanjon]

Be careful. Its a different material to be used if a stainless cylinder due to electrolitic action...

A quality unvented immersion heater will be ok , usually tell be the price , defo not a screwfix special lol