Wykes stock all the parts,( including spanner).And are quite cheap. You may need to replace thermostat as well-just a bar,usually, which slides inside heating element fitting. Easy job-Hardest part removing element, as they usually take some unscrewing! If you can, get two of the giant ring spanners, to apply equal pressure-you don't want to tear the tank. Use directly applied heat, then cool down suddenly to break stubborn seal. Take your time-it will suddenly unscrew!
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Mar 12, 2006
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You are less likely to rupture the tank if it contains water. Unfortunately, the consequences of rupturing the tank are then higher!
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