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Empire 43 - heating element melted
« on: December 12, 2024, 01:37:15 pm »
Got an Empire 43 today - the heating element is melted.
Has someone from the forum members already repaired it with new
Nichrom wire? Or is there an other solution?
Thanks for your kind help,
Arnold

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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2024, 01:54:23 pm »
Ouch .... but things like this are to be expected from time to time.

I'm sure you will manage an effective repair and get her up and running in good order soon!
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2024, 03:48:07 pm »
They are fairly easy to duplicate, especially since you have the original to copy and it looks as though your mica is in good shape. Just get the proper nichrome ribbon so you have the right wattage and just duplicate what you have there. Nichrome ribbon can be purchased in many different sizes on eBay.
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2024, 04:25:34 pm »
I was going to mention Mike (junkologist) but he beat me to it! :D

Here’s his old thread:

https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/restorations/another-elektro-resurrected/msg53096/#msg53096
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2024, 07:00:44 am »
@tenniV11 I think the Empire heaters, especially the horizontal engines, are easily repaired.  The post that @Nick pointed you to will get you going for sure!

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2024, 05:45:04 pm »
From an answer to a question in the No 9 issue of TEC.  Wire is .034" wide, .005" thick.  It measures about 4.6 ohm/ft. A cold resistance (where 35 turns are used on a 1-7/16 x 3-1/4 mica sheet) is 34 ohms.
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2024, 05:24:20 am »
All repaired and tested today :D
thank you All for the info's
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2024, 05:26:40 am »
Nicely done!  Another Empire running again, makes my heart warm :-)
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Re: Empire 43 - heating element melted
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2024, 10:37:52 am »
Congrats on bringing another Empire back-to-life!

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