When a stubborn immersion element wont budge!

[buzzlightyear]

I know they do some daft things but I've never seen an Essex girl swinging on a spanner.

WHAT ,JOEY ESSEX !

 

[7029 dave]

Forget those stupid box spanners, chains will do it, or big steelies.

 

[Marvo]

We remove elements from unvented commercial and industrial water heaters. We use the correct size socket (think it's 76mm from memory) and a cordless 3/4 inch drive impact tool.

We used to struggle with box spanners in the old days but thankfully no more.

 

[Marvo]

I like Daves idea of using a hacksaw blade to remove the fibre washer, unfortunately it wouldn't work on the cylinders and heat exchangers we work on because the element is usually recessed at least 50 mm below the outer casing meaning lack of access and swinging room.

 

[sparkdog]

You could try singing this little song.
Oh! Mr Plumber
What shall I do
I've tried to get the immersion out
But it really won't unscrew
I've tried a great big hammer
And a Stilson too
Water's running down the stairs
And the ceiling too
Oh! Mr Plumber
Its over now to you!.............sorry, nothing else to do.

 

[Squid]

I usually found that the airing cupboard is built around the tank and the first shelf is usually about 6" from the top of the element so it won't pull out anyways.

 

[telectrix]

shelf modifier:

 

[Wilko]

You could try singing this little song.
Oh! Mr Plumber
What shall I do
I've tried to get the immersion out
But it really won't unscrew
I've tried a great big hammer
And a Stilson too
Water's running down the stairs
And the ceiling too
Oh! Mr Plumber
Its over now to you!.............sorry, nothing else to do.

That has made me smile. Sometimes tough in the morning. I can imagine it set to this tune

 

[a-z electrics]

If cylinder is empty, try filling it again and have another go. Youl be surprised how much stronger it is and resistant to buckling. Bit like loosening wheel nuts before jacking car up..
Of course, don't unscrew it Completely until emptied..