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| Boris_yo:
Hello, Have been using electric kettle for around 8 years. It recently started leaking but not every time. It has 4 at the bottom of its heating element where water drips from. What are they for exactly? I wouldn't mind fixing it. Can't stand throwing stuff that still can be fixed. Thanks |
| Siwastaja:
Obviously the holes are exactly to drain water that leaks so that it doesn't slowly fill the part where the electrical connections are. Glue the holes shut and you have even bigger safety hazard than you already do. You need to find the leak from the inside. |
| Boris_yo:
Do you think leaks can get inside kettle's charging base and get in contact with electric components? |
| wraper:
Kettles usually leak because limescale grows around the heating disc and under the rubber seal. Until it grows to th bottom of the seal and water starts to leak. If you clean it, kettle will work some time longer. |
| Halcyon:
8 years? That's pretty good mileage. Might be time for a new one? |
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