My sealer operates fine, except there appears to be a defect on the heat strip, causing a small hole to melt at the seal, which lets in air. Where vcan I buy a replacement heat strip...?
Thanks XMXX, just what I need. I have a bad tape and have been looking to buy a used sealer that has a good tape. Goodwill is a good source but so far I have not found the right length to use.Thanks XMXX, just what I need. I have a bad tape and have been looking to buy a used sealer that has a good tape. Goodwill is a good source but so far I have not found the right length to use.
There is a website which sells parts for FoodSaver machineshttp://www.elementsandmore.com/There is a website which sells parts for FoodSaver machines
http://www.elementsandmore.com/
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Heating Element / Wire - After heavy use of the vacuum sealer, it is natural for the heating element to break. The amount of seals per sealing wire is dependent on your timer setting, how often you use your vacuum sealer and how thick your vacuum bags are. When you replace the heating element, we usually recommend you replace the sealing strip as well. Different machines have different sizes of heating elements but we carry five stock elements.
You need new tape to replace the one presently covering the heat element. You can get a roll of it for just US$7.99. Look at the FixYa question "where [or how maybe] can I get a new tape." I think that you have to be sure that the heat element is flat. I bought a used unit with that problem and the element had somehow gotten bent. Ordered the tape this morning and the cost is worth the hopeful fix.
I think that you have the same problem that I have. The protective tape over the heating element [a strip in my case] has a hole in it and allows the element to come in direct contact with the bag. Also, the heating strip had a kink in it was was no longer flat. I carefully cleaned the heating strip and flattened it out as best I can. I have ordered some tape from : http://www.ebay.com/itm/170848027703?item=170848027703&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr to replace the defective one. A simple job.
Sealing always tends to be the problem with FoodSaver because during the course of normal wear and tear, the sealing strip and wire will naturally need to be replaced.
You can get replacement heating wires and strips at www.elementandteflon.com
We started out selling just replacement parts for heat impulse sealers but we kept on getting customer requests for FoodSaver parts so we've added that section to our website.
Hi, No, the heating strip is actually a wire that get s warm the do the sealing...when the wire breaks there is no more heating and there is no way to repair that wire...
If the operation is otherwise normal with the exception of heating food, common causes include; (to diagnose requires discharging of the HV capacitor) if you are inexperienced with working with HV I suggest seeking professional help.
Open thermal protectors or thermal fuses.
Open HV Diode.
Open HV capacitor
Open magnetron filament
Open winding in HV transformer
Defective HV relay
Shorted HV diode
Short or other fault in the magnetron
Short in certain portions of the HV wiring
Replacement Magnetrons (the most likely cause if not charring or defective components are found when troublshooting the small parts, can typically be had for around $45.00 just do a web search for your model number.
If I understand you correctly you remove the tank and looked into the opening of the bowl where the tank attaches. There is usually a dollop of white silicone sealer. This is to plug a pssage created when the toilet was manufactured. Removing this will cause the toilet to not operate properly. If the hole is not sealed properly seal with a good grade silicone sealer. Make sure surface is dry before applying. Hope this helps.
Hi. This will be caused by deteriorating, or defective weather stripping. During driving, air is pushed through worn, or damaged weather stripping, thus, creating this whistling sound you are hearing in the passenger compartment. Water allows the small hole, or cracks, to emit the sound at a louder rate. This could be a manufacturing flaw(poor weather stripping installation, or defective composite). This is repairable, but you will need to locate the worn weather stripping. Once located, and exposed, you can order a replacement weather stripping kit from your dealer.
NOTE_ Most common location will be the front windshield weather stripping. the rear window, and side windows are to be checked, as well.
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