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25th Mar 2013, 5:07 pm | #1 |
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Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
We recently bought the above model Teasmade. It arrived in good condition, excepting needing a bit of general cleaning, and replacing a blown lamp.
It's the first one we've owned, but I was a bit concerned with the material inside the kettle lid. It's a little worn where it's made contact with the kettle rim. I've attached a photo, but not sure how clear it is really. My concern is that it looks a little like asbestos. Does anyone know whether this is asbestos? It could just be cardboard of course. Thanks in advance. Rich |
25th Mar 2013, 5:47 pm | #2 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
I don't think it's cardboard as that would fall to bits, but looks like some sort of gasket material to me - we've an 855 with the same kettle in daily use.
I have replaced a kettle lid washer on an 854 successfully using gasket material, freely available from motor factors. It's only one type of asbestos (blue) which is dangerous if the fibres are inhaled and I'm fairly positive that your kettle doesn't use that. Unless it is leaking, I'd be inclined to leave it as is.
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25th Mar 2013, 6:57 pm | #3 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
Many thanks Mike, most assuring. We'll leave it has it is, as it's working fine with no leaks.
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25th Mar 2013, 9:54 pm | #4 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
Can one still buy gasket material from car accessory shops?
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25th Mar 2013, 10:08 pm | #5 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
I've enquired from an old friend who used to repair these & he is 99% certain that it is a 'Fibre' washer not asbestos. The washers were often red or black and are similar material to the 'hard' washer old kettles used to have on the rear connector - one fibre and one rubber.
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26th Mar 2013, 12:09 am | #6 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
ISTR that any asbestos is potentially hazardous, though blue is worse than white. Even if it were asbestos here, the damp operating conditions would keep it pretty much safe anyway. I don't think asbestos is actually poisonous,it's pretty much inert.
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26th Mar 2013, 8:28 am | #7 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
Thanks again, seems we're pretty safe then... well other than the fear of an imminent explosion moments before the alarm goes off I appreciate that it's perfectly normal, but who needs the alarm when you've got a mini steam engine going off at the side of your head then as a final measure the most grating of loud alarms goes off to make sure you're awake... love it!
I've been buying a few vintage things over the last weeks, and the one thing that stands out on all of them.. the marking or badge that reads "Made in England". A TV, a Hifi, a battery clock, Teasmade... all still going strong... what a testament to those manufacturers from a berated decade.. the 70's. Cheers Rich |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
I'm sure you can, Tim, though I have a load of it in stock. Probably the type of shops that are the "Motor Factor" sort.
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26th Mar 2013, 10:50 am | #9 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade Model 854K
When I last needed to make some gaskets for a vintage engine, I sourced the gasket material from Eriks who took over my local motor factor a few years back:-
http://www.eriks.co.uk/ I also get belts and bearings there.
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