Major repair to high end Thermador BBQ grill.

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Our 6 yr old Thermador BBQ had a little flash fire and fried all it's wiring. I don't blame Thermador because we hardly cleaned the thing (I know - dumb). At first I was going to toss it, but after I saw what's out there to buy I went back an had another look at the damage. I think it's worth trying to save since it seems made a lot better than what I see. I'm an EE so this seems within my skill level. I spent today cleaning out the burned-up wires and the melted igniter.

Where can I get high temperature wiring and crimp connectors? I know the stuff that was in there was not hardware store wire. There was also some braided cloth-like shielding to keep the heat off wires (which also got burned) that also needs replacing. I need to be extra carefull because this unit has an IR igniter for the rotisery than runs on

110VAC, so I want to be sure the wiring can take the heat. The main burner igniter was also 110VAC powered but I think I'll replace that with a battery powered one.

[BobK207]

It's been a long time (pre-internet) since I repaired an ancient waffle iron so I don't remember where I got my HT wire & crimp connectors. My local hardware store carried (carries?) them as well but at 50c each I went to a commercial source. I still have enough connectors to repair stuff for kid's kids. :)

You can get a piezo unit that need no battery, they're sold every where.

cheers Bob

I found these

[hallerb]

check your local appliance parts store, high temperature wire is used in dryers and other appliances, frequently covered by cloth overshield, they have ceramic wire nuts too

[John H]

Check this page

[John H]