Element size?

[JohnAli]

Element gone in immersion heater and need to replace. Can I ascertain element length without removing first? Tank is an Albion 1050x450 with two elements top and bottom. I need to know the size of the bottom element (economy 7). I would guess 27inch is the correct size? Would save me a bit of hassle if I have the new element to hand when I change it.
Thanks!

 

[JohnD]

do you mean it has an immersion heater with two elements, or do you mean it has two immersion heaters?

Both going in from the top, or from the side?

 

[JohnAli]

Sorry if not too clear!
Tank has two elements both going in from the side. Lower off peak one needs replacing. Size?

 

[leakydave]

Prob 11" if going horizontally. If it's an unvented cylinder you should get the manufacturer's recommended element IMO.

 

[JohnAli]

11inch would be the top one as it's just the booster. Night charge one is longer and I can't find anything about manufacturer's recommended element for a Albion 1050x450 tank.

 

[JohnD]

if the tank is 450 wide you obv can't fit in a 27" element from the side.

All normal elements are the same power. The short ones are just bent back on themselves.

 

[JohnAli]

Ha ha ...being a bit thick today
Stuff it, I'll just take it out the morrow after work and hope I can get to shop before they shut.

 

[andytw]

Does the element have a trip on it that may have tripped ?

 

[JohnAli]

Nothing tripped that I know off. Tried thermostat in other element and it is working so pretty sure the element is kaput! Thanks anyway!

 

[Agile]

if the tank is 450 wide you obv can't fit in a 27" element from the side.

Whilst its obvious to us it may not be obvious to him! Remember he suggested it himself!