How can you glue the kettle if it leaks, instructions, rules and ways
The answer to the question of how to glue an electric kettle is searched on the forums and asked by friends. It is possible to eliminate the leak yourself, to extend the life of the household appliance. On the Internet and in specialized stores they sell spare parts and special sealants with food approval. With their help, you can repair the kettle, seal the crack.
Varieties of materials for the manufacture of electric kettles
Teapot models differ in appearance and body material. The operating principle is the same for all products. The water is heated by a heating element (heating element) located at the bottom of the tank. A thermostat is also installed there, which disconnects the device from the electrical network.
Plastic
Plastic material is cheap, so teapots with a plastic body are inexpensive. It's not just the affordability that attracts buyers.Products of this type have a wide color gamut. Designers decorate cases with drawings, original inserts of various materials. Plastic electric kettles are attractive but have drawbacks:
- when heated, an odor appears;
- poor quality material releases harmful substances into the water.
Products from Philips, Bosch do not have these drawbacks. They make devices with food-safe plastic housings.
Glass
Heat-resistant glass is used for the production of teapots. It is 100% safe for health. When used correctly, household glass products have high strength parameters. Electric kettles with a glass bulb fit well into the interior of a modern kitchen.
Advantages of electric glass kettles:
- chemical inertness of glass, it does not enter compounds;
- the use of colored lighting enhances the decorative properties of the product.
There are disadvantages. The first is the fragility of glass vials when dropped from a height. The second is special care for the surface of the glass. In its absence, the product loses its appeal.
Metal
The kettle flask is made of stainless steel. It's solid, it's extremely rare. The problem is the place of attachment of the heating element (TEN). For household models with metal casing, water leaks in 3 cases:
- heater element fasteners are loose;
- cracks have formed in the joint;
- rusty bottom.
Ceramic
The kitchen is comfortable if there is a ceramic electric kettle on the table. Products have an original design, they harmoniously fit into the interior of a modern kitchen. The material has good thermal insulation properties. The water does not cool for a long time, but warms up quickly.At high temperatures, food ceramics do not emit harmful substances.
How to glue a glass electric kettle
Sometimes there is no money to buy a new kettle. Sometimes there is no time or inclination to go to the store. In such cases, you can revive your old but beloved kitchen gadget. You can seal a leaking vial with a substance that meets a number of requirements:
- nontoxic;
- no restrictions for use in the food industry;
- withstands high temperatures;
- elastic;
- dries quickly at room temperature;
- has adhesive properties.
On the forums, craftsmen give advice on how and how to glue a leaky kettle. You cannot use recipes that include:
- an epoxy resin;
- dichloroethane;
- BF-2 glue;
- cosmophenous.
During operation, they release substances harmful to health into boiling water. Also, they are not plastic, they become brittle when exposed to high temperatures.
RTV 118Q Food Grade Silicone Sealant
The lower limit of the operating temperature range is -60°C, the upper limit is +260°C. Glass, ceramic, metal, rubber and plastic are bonded with RTV 118Q sealant. It is approved for use in the food industry. It takes 72 hours to dry completely. It is convenient to use the tool. The paste is easy to apply to glued surfaces.
OTTOSEAL S27
The lower limit of the operating temperature range is -40°C, the upper limit is +180°C. OTTOSEAL S27 is approved for use in the food industry. The glass is bonded with this silicone sealant without applying primer.It takes 24 hours to dry completely.
Dow Corning 732 clear
The lower limit of the operating temperature range is -60°C, the upper limit is +180°C. It takes 24 hours for the sealant to dry completely. Times are indicated for certain conditions:
- indoor air humidity 50%;
- air temperature 22-25 ° C.
Dow Corning 732 Clear is approved for use in the food industry by NSF International.
"Titan" edible silicone sealant
It adheres well to absolutely smooth surfaces, including colorless glass. The lower limit of the operating temperature range is -40°C, the upper limit is +200°C. It takes 24-120 hours to dry completely. The time depends on the thickness of the applied layer.
Short-term contact with food is permitted.
CHEMLUX 9014 food grade
Putty bonds glass, ceramic, stainless steel, plastic, aluminum. The lower limit of the operating temperature range is -40°C, the upper limit is +180°C. There are no restrictions on the duration of food contact. The adhesive layer dries quickly.
General rules for gluing
No need to guess how to glue the kettle. The technology of such repairs has long been known and tested by home craftsmen. First, the surface is degreased, use:
- Vodka;
- White spirit;
- solvents.
The remaining solvent is washed off with warm water. Wait for the surfaces to be glued to dry. Moisture affects adhesion - the adhesion of the glue (sealant) to the surface of the teapot. The adhesive is injected into the crack with a syringe.
Each putty has a characteristic - the curing time. It is indicated in the instructions for use, depends on several parameters:
- ambient temperature;
- air humidity;
- the thickness of the applied layer.
After sealing the crack, the kettle should stand for the allotted time. When the sealer is completely dry, boil the water. They don't drink it. They are emptied into the sink. This is repeated 3 times. This procedure excludes the penetration of harmful substances into the body.
What to do if the bottom leaks
Seeing a puddle on the table next to the kettle, they discover the location of the leak. If it sinks from below, analyze the bottom. To do this, it is deleted:
- work with a screwdriver;
- unscrew the screws, there are several of them;
- remove the heating element and gasket.
The removed parts are inspected. Determine the cause of the leak. If there is no visible damage, remove the plate from the parts, wipe them clean, replace them, securely fasten the parts by tightening the fasteners with a screwdriver. If the leak resumes, the procedure is repeated and the gasket is replaced during assembly.
Mechanical damage to the bottom is not repaired at home and in the workshop, it goes to the store for a new kettle.Corrosion is the cause of bottom cracks. It appears on household appliances with a metal body. Because of this, microcracks form at the bottom, it is through them that water seeps.
How to Fix a Leak in a Water Gauge Window
A situation familiar to many - the kettle is intact, a crack appeared in the gauge window area. This problem is typical of inexpensive models. Glass not tightly glued leaves them or a transparent plastic tube bursts as it dries out. During the repair, the access of water to the indicator is eliminated. It no longer works, but no more water leaks.
Seal the tube entrance with a small amount of putty. Use a food grade product.
Features of working with metal and ceramic products
Cracks in electrical metal products appear at the junction of the body and the bottom. The reason for their appearance is corrosion. A corroded case cannot be restored. If the leak is associated with a defect in the O-ring, it is replaced:
- unscrew the screws with a Phillips screwdriver;
- remove the disc with the gasket;
- assess the appearance of the heating element, if there is no visible damage, it is cleaned of traces of scale;
- replace the silicone gasket;
- the heating element is returned to its place;
- fix the bottom with self-tapping screws;
- the kettle is placed on a paper towel;
- pouring water;
- if after 10-15 minutes the towel is dry, the kettle is turned on.
In case of violation of the rules of operation, chips and cracks appear on a ceramic flask. They are sealed with RTV 118Q heat resistant silicone sealant. It adheres well to ceramics and retains its strength at high temperatures.
The adhesive is vulcanized at room temperature. It comes in the form of a plastic paste. It is applied in one layer up to 6 mm. The superficial film appears after 1h30, complete drying occurs on the 4th day. How to apply:
- the surfaces to be bonded must be cleaned, degreased, dried;
- unscrew the cap at the tube, cut the nose, cut the 45° angle, cut the diameter along the width of the crack;
- apply the mastic evenly, without breaking, on one of the surfaces to be bonded;
- connect details;
- remove excess putty.
Rules of maintenance and operation
Compliance with the rules of operation, competent care extends the life of the household appliance.For example, glass teapots don't like cold water being poured into a hot flask. Microcracks appear on the walls. The structure of ceramics, plastic, glass is strongly affected by shocks. Kettles should not fall, placed firmly on the table, stove. Material parameters change when overheated. This happens in 3 cases:
- the thermal fuse is faulty;
- the circuit breaker contacts are oxidized;
- turned on the kettle without water.
A kettle with a faulty thermostat is replaced with a new one. Such a malfunction cannot be repaired. Oxidized contacts are cleaned with sandpaper. When using a kitchen appliance, the recommendations given in the universal instructions should be observed. It is suitable for all types and models of electric kettles.
| P/p No. | Setting | The description |
| 1 | place of installation | Non-slip, flat and dry surface |
| 2 | Distance from exit | Minimum |
| 3 | Volume of water | Neither below the "Min" mark, nor above the "Max" mark |
| 4 | teapot lid | Before turning on, it is fully closed, if there is a gap, the kettle will not turn off |
| 5 | Support | Do not use the stand from another kettle |
Limescale is the main cause of breakdown of electric kettles. To avoid this, the water is filtered. The type of filter is chosen according to the characteristics of the tap water. To avoid salt deposits, simple rules are followed:
- do not boil water several times;
- during the night and during a break in operation, the liquid in the tank is drained;
- from limescale, the surface is cleaned with folk remedies, a solution of citric acid, baking soda or table vinegar is poured into the kettle and boiled.
A high-quality kettle, subject to the rules of operation, does not leak, it lasts longer than the period indicated on the warranty card. Those who are responsible for choosing a model save money, pay attention to the company, the material of the case.