Broken freezer flap

[madrat]

Beeing the heavy handed type I have managed to brake the bottom hinge bit off the top flap in the freezer 😕

Is there a glue that can stand the cold or am I dumed to get a new one.

[admin]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Hi

Sorry..I’s a new one.

bryan

[madrat]

Re: Broken freezer flap

:rolls: ok thanks

[SiHa]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Before you spend your cash – might be worth a try with some Araldite Instant first. The datasheet says it’s good for -50°C to +65°C ‘Depending on conditions of use’
I managed to break the hinge off the door flap on our Fridge, and the repair has stood up for a year now. OK, so the freezer is a bit colder, but it’s worth a go I reckon.

Before you start, rough up a bit either side of the break with a bit of fine sandpaper and clean with alcohol. Make sure the door is warm – the epoxy will heat on curing, but the cold will slow the process and you don’t want to be holding it together too long. After the initial cure has happened but it’s still soft, mix up a little more and build up a small thickened area on one or both sides to strengthen the joint. After curing, it’s best left ovenight to build up full strength.

Hopefully that should be all that’s required. It’s not the strongest of the Epoxies, but Rapid stays a bit flexible so should not get too brittle in the freezer.

HTH

Simon

[admin]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Hi

The tube of epoxy will probably be just below the cost of the flap.If it works great if it doesnt then its cost you twice as much.

Bryan

[SiHa]

Re: Broken freezer flap

r600a wrote:The tube of epoxy will probably be just below the cost of the flap.

Oh 😳

TBH, I assumed the flap would be reasonably dear. I also must admit I didn’t factor in the cost of the glue – I already had some. It’s only£5 a tube anyway.

Whatever

[madrat]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Thanks everyone

A new flap is around £10 from e spares.

Will have to remember to be more gentle 😳

[gegsy]

Re: Broken freezer flap

madrat wrote:A new flap is around £10 from e spares.

So what is wrong with our lovely shop@ on the left menu ?? 😀

Greg

[madrat]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Absolutly nothing, I tried them first but they dont have anything

[gegsy]

Re: Broken freezer flap

If its not there try emailing spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk , we will always endeavour to find what you need 😉 😀

Greg

[madrat]

Re: Broken freezer flap

I did no joy 😥

[gegsy]

Re: Broken freezer flap

Im sorry to hear that and apologies and thanks for trying us first 😀

Greg

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