How do you measure the lengh of an immersion heating element

[Nex]

Hi

I'm sure this is a silly question that's easily answered but I have an element which I believe to be from an immersion heater as its that style although there is no size on it.

I want to put it on ebay but obviously I need to know the size of it before I can sell it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Tape measure. Most common are either 27" (top entry) or 11" (side entry).

 

[Rob]

Your asking an internet forum for the correct measurement of something that you presumably have in front of you

You also need something of value before you can sell it.

 

[Nex]

Lol oh dear perhaps I didn't explain myself clearly enough apologies for that.

Using a tape measure isn't a problem its just which bit to measure.

Is it as simple as top to bottom or do I measure from the flange down, the element down or even the thermostat down?

 

[seco services]

Well whats your's measure from the thread downwards. ?

 

[Agile]

Is this new or used?

Some people actually expect to get someone to pay 99p for a piece of junk and then pay them £4 for postage which only costs them £2.

Only a madman would pay £2 plus postage of £4 for a used element when they only cost about £10 when new with a guarantee!

You measure the actual element length ( the thin bit ).

Tony

 

[expertgasman]

Is this new or used?

Some people actually expect to get someone to pay 99p for a piece of junk and then pay them £4 for postage which only costs them £2.

Only a madman would pay £2 plus postage of £4 for a used element when they only cost about £10 when new with a guarantee!

You measure the actual element length ( the thin bit ).

Tony

Also take into account the cost or time to fit a potential piece of crud.
But I do beleive there will be at least one idiot out there.