UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum - View Single Post - 1960s Belling cooker- element issues!

G6Tanuki · 26th Jun 2019, 2:20 pm

The RCD-tripping you sometimes get with these - even when fitted with new elements - is because moisture gets absorbed in at the ends of the element (where the connections are) and this renders the insulation between the heating-wire and the outer sheath of the element slightly-conductive.

"NOS" elements that have been sitting around for a few years can therefore appear faulty. The answer is to bake them in the oven (assuming that's still working!) for a few hours before installation, to drive out the moisture.

26th Jun 2019, 2:20 pm	#10
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 14,005	Re: 1960s Belling cooker- element issues! The RCD-tripping you sometimes get with these - even when fitted with new elements - is because moisture gets absorbed in at the ends of the element (where the connections are) and this renders the insulation between the heating-wire and the outer sheath of the element slightly-conductive. "NOS" elements that have been sitting around for a few years can therefore appear faulty. The answer is to bake them in the oven (assuming that's still working!) for a few hours before installation, to drive out the moisture.