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Has anyone replaced the heating element on their Burco and if so are replacements cheap-ish and easy to get?
 
A quick search shows an element replacement will be up to £50 or so spending on model. Search Google for burco boiler element replacement should get a hit for supply.Can;t imagine the job is too difficult. Undo botls/screws/electrical contacts one at a time taking a photo at each stage and reverse the process when reassembling. Hope this helps.
 
They are not that expensive:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/First4Spares-Element-Burco-2500W-Boiler/dp/B002V3HORG

They are all pretty much the same 2500w ... you should be able to see the element in the bottom of the boiler -it's held in place with a big nut from underneath -- a few screws to get the base off the boiler and you will be able to see all the wiring and the big nut and washerr that holds the element in place and there will also be the thermotat ... it's pretty simple really - measure up the existing element to make sure you get one that fits. I did mine a few years ago .. the hard bit was getting the big nut to start turning - you might need someone to hold the element because your arms won't be long eno,gh to spanner the nut and hold the element.

THis video isn't quite the same - he's converting a sealed element using a Burco exposed element but it gives you an idea of what you are likely to see,

https://www.how-to-repair.com/how-t...-in-a-tea-urn-water-boiler-thats-not-heating/

Check it well for leaks before you start switching it on as the wiring is exposed and you don't want water leaking past the sealing washer !
 
They are not that expensive:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/First4Spares-Element-Burco-2500W-Boiler/dp/B002V3HORG

They are all pretty much the same 2500w ... you should be able to see the element in the bottom of the boiler -it's held in place with a big nut from underneath -- a few screws to get the base off the boiler and you will be able to see all the wiring and the big nut and washerr that holds the element in place and there will also be the thermotat ... it's pretty simple really - measure up the existing element to make sure you get one that fits. I did mine a few years ago .. the hard bit was getting the big nut to start turning - you might need someone to hold the element because your arms won't be long eno,gh to spanner the nut and hold the element.

THis video isn't quite the same - he's converting a sealed element using a Burco exposed element but it gives you an idea of what you are likely to see,

https://www.how-to-repair.com/how-t...-in-a-tea-urn-water-boiler-thats-not-heating/

Check it well for leaks before you start switching it on as the wiring is exposed and you don't want water leaking past the sealing washer !
Many Thanks for that.
 
A quick search shows an element replacement will be up to £50 or so spending on model. Search Google for burco boiler element replacement should get a hit for supply.Can;t imagine the job is too difficult. Undo botls/screws/electrical contacts one at a time taking a photo at each stage and reverse the process when reassembling. Hope this helps.
Thank you.
 
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