Firstly, thanks for taking the time to upload this video. Just wanted to ask if you had any luck with your fix here? I was thinking of giving hot glue/silicone sealant around the "shoe" a go, to help direct a greater proportion of the steam towards the bimetallic disc. Failing that, perhaps inserting a piece of non-conductive, waterproof and fire-retardent fabric as a spacer between the disc and it's housing, to increase it's buckling sensitivity may work? It's a true shame that in the face of burgeoning consumption, and the ever-increasing need of solving the question of human waste, that items just aren't built to last or at the very least, easily repaired. Consumers should have a right to easily repair across all sold goods, and manufacturers/licensors shouldn't lobby for the opposite!
You're welcome. I agree whole heartfelt with you. The fix lasted maybe 6 weeks. The disc was receiving enough steam. If I increased the flow then it would switch off prematurely. No, the problem was the plastic pin and the disc no longer being captive. Us people with the skills and conscience will continue to do what we can to tackle designed-in obsolescence! Cheers.
Nice explanation. I need to treat tank water so i need a kettle that doesn't auto turn off. Need to 'rolling boil' for 2 minutes. So im going to unplug that silicon joiner. Crazy world isn't it.
The manufacturers don’t fix this problem , it’s worse in London hard water area..limescale..get only 2 years max before have to clean these metal discs. They don’t want a kettle that doesn’t break..imagine how many kettles go to recycle… I have fixed by spraying Servisol 10 electrical contact spray into switch area and it fixes it but it makes a bang sound first time retry it so don’t do what I do kids..I may try spray white vinegar next
Yes I lived near Heathrow for 20 years I know about limescale! Stuff is not made to last long at all but partly it is driven by consumers wanting cheap commodities or not being able to afford quality. I'm assuming you're kidding about vinegar!
@@leelovesnature no I wasn’t kidding .white vinegar dissolves limescale. I buy in bulk from Amazon now as during and after Covid it was hard to get . I couldn’t be bothered to fix as other half just bought another new kettle on offer at Argos. Same type Russell Hobbs Brita filter kettle .2 years warranty and it will probably break just after 2 years. I may try to fix by taking apart as I sprayed white vinegar and also Servisol 10 into gap where switch is but didn’t do anything.Need to dismantle but they use tri-screws and I don’t have that type of tool screwdriver. I think I was able to use small normal one before to open it up. Annoying they use these weird screws. If anyone reads this , which kettles don’t break?
see i have a different problem mine wont run for more than 5-10 seconds before its shuts itself down and its weird cuz it sounds like a breaker box kickin off, i dont know much about electrical so it just confuses me
I'm no electrician but that's not enough time for steam to change the shape of the disc. There must be some other fault I'm afraid and maybe yours has a different construction. Good luck.
My kettles last about 2 years and this fails. They used to have a bolted on thermal cutout like in a tumble drier that lasted for ever, this is designed to fail. It's criminal.
The switch on my kettle was not connected to the base in any way. It's part of the mechanism inside. Sorry if yours is different. There are many different designs. Good luck.
I understand your sentiment. £15 maybe here in Scotland. I'm trying to save the planet by fixing things. But tbh I also enjoy seeing how things work and get pleasure in fixing things without spending much. I'm intrigued why you watched this type of video considering your advice to me.
Firstly, thanks for taking the time to upload this video.
Just wanted to ask if you had any luck with your fix here?
I was thinking of giving hot glue/silicone sealant around the "shoe" a go, to help direct a greater proportion of the steam towards the bimetallic disc.
Failing that, perhaps inserting a piece of non-conductive, waterproof and fire-retardent fabric as a spacer between the disc and it's housing, to increase it's buckling sensitivity may work?
It's a true shame that in the face of burgeoning consumption, and the ever-increasing need of solving the question of human waste, that items just aren't built to last or at the very least, easily repaired.
Consumers should have a right to easily repair across all sold goods, and manufacturers/licensors shouldn't lobby for the opposite!
You're welcome. I agree whole heartfelt with you. The fix lasted maybe 6 weeks. The disc was receiving enough steam. If I increased the flow then it would switch off prematurely. No, the problem was the plastic pin and the disc no longer being captive. Us people with the skills and conscience will continue to do what we can to tackle designed-in obsolescence! Cheers.
Nice explanation. I need to treat tank water so i need a kettle that doesn't auto turn off. Need to 'rolling boil' for 2 minutes. So im going to unplug that silicon joiner. Crazy world isn't it.
Crazy indeed my friend!
The manufacturers don’t fix this problem , it’s worse in London hard water area..limescale..get only 2 years max before have to clean these metal discs. They don’t want a kettle that doesn’t break..imagine how many kettles go to recycle…
I have fixed by spraying Servisol 10 electrical contact spray into switch area and it fixes it but it makes a bang sound first time retry it so don’t do what I do kids..I may try spray white vinegar next
Yes I lived near Heathrow for 20 years I know about limescale!
Stuff is not made to last long at all but partly it is driven by consumers wanting cheap commodities or not being able to afford quality.
I'm assuming you're kidding about vinegar!
@@leelovesnature no I wasn’t kidding .white vinegar dissolves limescale. I buy in bulk from Amazon now as during and after Covid it was hard to get . I couldn’t be bothered to fix as other half just bought another new kettle on offer at Argos. Same type Russell Hobbs Brita filter kettle .2 years warranty and it will probably break just after 2 years. I may try to fix by taking apart as I sprayed white vinegar and also Servisol 10 into gap where switch is but didn’t do anything.Need to dismantle but they use tri-screws and I don’t have that type of tool screwdriver. I think I was able to use small normal one before to open it up. Annoying they use these weird screws. If anyone reads this , which kettles don’t break?
he's right, replace plastic pin with m2 bolt and nut.
Sounds like a plan!
see i have a different problem mine wont run for more than 5-10 seconds before its shuts itself down and its weird cuz it sounds like a breaker box kickin off, i dont know much about electrical so it just confuses me
I'm no electrician but that's not enough time for steam to change the shape of the disc. There must be some other fault I'm afraid and maybe yours has a different construction. Good luck.
My kettles last about 2 years and this fails. They used to have a bolted on thermal cutout like in a tumble drier that lasted for ever, this is designed to fail. It's criminal.
I have to agree with you. Captain Mainwaring would recall having a kettle with a whistle. When that failed, you had a kitchen full of steam, lol.
no it does not come off straight away, what about the switch?? How do I undo that to get base off, eh???
The switch on my kettle was not connected to the base in any way. It's part of the mechanism inside. Sorry if yours is different. There are many different designs. Good luck.
Mine did that after 7 days, from xiaomi.
OMG that's bad luck! Hope you found a solution.
@@leelovesnature I did find a solution in the form of a return button.
@Life_Is_A... Lol, I did suspect that would be the case!
Uffff
Bro just buy a new one $10
I understand your sentiment. £15 maybe here in Scotland. I'm trying to save the planet by fixing things. But tbh I also enjoy seeing how things work and get pleasure in fixing things without spending much. I'm intrigued why you watched this type of video considering your advice to me.