hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

[LightingElectrical]

having numerous problems with hotpoint DWF/DFW dishwasher elements failing as early as after one wash! they are held in with blitz clamps, is there a tool for putting them on or taking them off?????? nothing appears on partfinder. any replies welcome

[bobokines]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

I normally take them off with a small screwdriver and replace with a jubilee clip. Jubilee clips are very reasonable price through Connect.

Same goes with Indesit circ pumps.

Bob

[eastlmark]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

We have had this discussion a few times, the problem with Jubilee clips is their width and bulk is a bit too much for some applications. Do a search on narrow jubilee clips and you will find the name of companies that sell better suited screw clips. I did invest in a “click” clip tool but have never used it. The problem being that all those clips in use today are of different manufactureres and the tools are not cross compatable.

[burns]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

The tool required for these type of speed clips can be purcahsed from Halfords made by Lazer around £15
cannot drop a picture into here but email me and Ill send one over.[/img]

[LightingElectrical]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

thanks. have been using jubilee clips but as said they are too wide. will check halfords . thanks

[Simon46]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

Check out http://www.zeroclips.com/tridon_page5.htm
Or you can contact Steve Lewis on 0121 622 3211. I found a 31-51 mm (350-024) and also an 18-38mm (350-016) cone in handy. Think he said min order a tenner.

Regards
Simon.

[DentedPorsche]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

I was shown how to loosen these by using a small blade screwdriver inserted into the crimp and “waggling” it. You only need to open the crimp a fraction to be able to take the hose and clip off complete.
Transfer the still closed clip to the new hose, refit to the tube heater and to close them up again I use a pair of minature end cutters.

Brian

[bobokines]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

DONT be tempted to use plastic zip ties. I followed a Hotperloni Engineer(ha) who had done just that and flooded the customer’s floor.

Bob

[burns]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

Hotpoint supply Jubilee clips for this very job, not sure of part number but they are very narrow.
All Hotperloni guys should be aware that cable ties are a no no, they tried this when it first came about and yes it blows off due to pressure.
Its evolved from using a terminal driver to open up the clasp and re using to replacing with jubilee clips, check part finder for number.
Once again, the tool for the clips is available from Halfords and it works on the clips, not sure about access in the machine though.
Guess the same goes for other manufacturers using this heater.

[iadom]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

burns wrote:Hotpoint supply Jubilee clips for this very job,
Its evolved from using a terminal driver to open up the clasp and re using to replacing with jubilee clips, check part finder for number.

Do you mean a 1801927 priced at £4.92 + vat. :eeek:

[burns]

Re: hotpoint dwf element clamp tool?

JUST CHECKED IT ON PART FINDER LISTED AS CLIP HEATER WITH DISCOUNT PROBABLY COST REGION 2.25 EACH NET
PART 9900250
A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE ONE YOU FOUND..NOT MUCH THOUGH.

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