Immersion Heater Noise

[Jimibo]

Hello

Does anyone know what is causing this noise?

Thank you

 

[Madrab]

oooo ..... never heard that before, usually the only noise they sometime produce is a kettling sound, like a kettle is heating up. Are you in a hard water area as it may be scaling on the element.

 

[Jimibo]

Hi, thanks for the quick reply.

I think I'm in a soft water area. But if it is scaling is it possible to de-scale it by putting the de-scaler in through the drain valve (using a hose). Or do I have to take out the element?

Thanks again

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Hello
Does anyone know what is causing this noise?
Thank you

Yes, a video on YouTube - I’ll get me coat. On a serious note, it sounds a bit like a broken pump. What temperature are the immersion’s set to?

 

[Jimibo]

Hi, it's set to 60 degrees. There is no pump. There is a top and bottom element (the top is for boost). It's just the lower one that seems to make the noise.

 

[John D v2.0]

could be water getting inside the element, boiling to steam and coming out, and then repeating?
Anyway, I would think if it's definitely coming from the element, a new element would probably be in order.

 

[Jimibo]

Thanks John.

I was wondering if it was scale on the element. I drained the system and there was no sediment. If there was scale you would think the top element would also make a noise but it does not. It still works and heats the water. I'm not sure how long the noise has happened since it's on economy and heats at night.

 

[John D v2.0]

the bottom element will have had more use and more thermal cycling, things can wear out. I'm not a plumber but I think a new one may be needed.

 

[Jimibo]

Thanks John. You are probably correct. I looked a lot on online and read about problems and sounds immersions can make. None quite seemed to be what I was hearing, so I video would help explain it. I appreciate the quick reply. I'll post any updates here in case it helps someone in the future.