Oranoco

Right people, the immersion heater has packed up and I have the new one here ready to fit. Problem I have is the old one does not want to shift. Any hints or tips as it's doing my nut in having to shower at the inlaws

turbo_3dr_tommy

you need imersion heater spanner mate it fits all the way round

Oranoco

Got one and the bugger still won't shift, worried I'll damage the tank

turbo_3dr_tommy

plenty of wd40

Oranoco

Trip outside to the garage then

adsrs1

Hit it hard with a hammer is it top or bottom entry

Oranoco

Bottom. I was told (not sure how right this is though) to initially crack it with the tank still full so it doesn't split the tank

rstdave

iTrader: (3)

Get some heat into mate, a plumbers blow torch or similar, and you should be able to shift with a bit of persuasion, they can be a right bastard though....go careful you don't crack the tank

Steve the Plumber

iTrader: (11)

Immersion spanner and a 48" pair of stilsons and someone to hold the cylinder.

SelbyRST

iTrader: (2)

i always hit the end of the spanner with a few sharp knocks using a hammer and seems to do the job all the time.

i suppose if you get it all drained down, getting a plumber out isnt going to cost the world though.