Creda T632CW – replacing sealant “gasket”

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  • February 26, 2013 at 7:23 am #74327
    neverwas
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    In summary, what sealant(s) can I use please to stop a leak where the sealant seems to have failed at the rear? And is it possible to remove the plastic condenser from the rear panel without dropping the front (something I suspect is beyond my ability to replace)?

    I have run the machine with the side panel off so I am fairly sure the leak comes from the bottom junction at the rear. I cannot see there any of the sealant which is visible at the sides and top. There’s a photo at http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/rbw0/leak-location-for-web.jpg A feeler gauge slides between the plastic and the back panel.

    I can see some of the screws which hold the plastic to the back panel but not all of them. And even if I could get at all the screws I can’t see how the plastic comes off without major dismantling.

    OTOH as I’m DIY-ing I’m open to ideas for bodges. Eg I wondered if I could work a sealant into the junction – from the inside as well if there’s something which sticks to plastic/metal more than to fingers? High temperature gasket silicone?

    February 26, 2013 at 9:34 am #391015
    iadom
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    Re: Creda T632CW – replacing sealant "gasket"

    Only way to access properly is as you surmise, a complete strip down. đŸ˜„

    Virtually impossible to reach that area from inside the condensor chamber.
    The original seal is not available, it comes with the the rear housing which sadly has not even been given a part number on the official parts software. :rolls:

    February 27, 2013 at 11:00 am #391016
    neverwas
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    Re: Creda T632CW – replacing sealant "gasket"

    Thanks.

    I’ll try a bodge and report back i.d.c. (provided I survive the possible flood đŸ˜„ )

    February 7, 2016 at 9:16 pm #391017
    neverwas
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    Re: Creda T632CW – replacing sealant "gasket"

    This is a bodger’s tale posted just in case there are others like me who (a) can’t face a complete strip down and (b) have no pride in the job.

    The background is above – in short, a leak from the bottom of the condenser chamber at the rear where the sealant had failed.

    I established that:

    a. I could reach the place where it was leaking from the front – by lying flat on the floor in front;

    b. a short sealant gun would fit in and allow sealant to be applied to the gap if the sealant cartridge was less than half full. (A longer gun/fuller cartridge made it impossible to tilt it to the right angle)

    c. while I couldn’t “tool” the sealant properly a Mk 1 wet finger could be applied.

    So I made up a cardboard box to line the condenser housing and protect it from sealant and went to work with Everbuild Stixall (mainly because I had a half-used cartridge left over from another job). I applied 2 generous layers, leaving the first to dry fully. The result weren’t pretty. And I was only able to reach the bottom of the deal. But it did the job. Nearly 3 years later it’s still not leaking.

    I appreciate that I was probably lucky and that there’s lots of reasons not to recommend such a bodge. But it’s put off the day ®er indoors can insist on buying a Miele 🙂

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