Sidewinder washers?

[katmanjock]

Hi, I have a leak in my boiler and have been told I need to replace the sidewinder washers but seem unable to find where I can buy these.Is there a specific name I should be searching for.I have been told they are about 8-10mm thick and tend to be a standard size.Many thanks for your help.

 

[ChrisR]

WHat's the boiler?

 

[katmanjock]

Its a hot water boiler,I am unsure of the make and model,is this required

 

[gasmick2]

Hi i think by sidewinder he means its the hot water cyld it has at some time had an I M I sidewinder coil fitted to a direct cyld so as to make it into an indirect.
The washers are fibre and there are two to each connection i fitted dozens in the 80s to save altering all the pipework in the airing cupboard
i do not think they are made anymore because there are so many indirects about
I have repaired one or 2 and i had to make the washers just for the outside part its a very fiddly job and very time consuming and sometimes not successful the first time
it may be better to replace the cyld

MICK

 

[katmanjock]

Cheers Mick,I think your right my mate said its hard to find them nowadays and that it can be a bit of a pain,think I will have to replace it pity though it just looks like a heat proof rubber washer is all it needs.