Where can I find o-ring seal around London?
Question:My espresso machine requires new o-ring rubber (or silicone, I don't know) seal. It's not a stove-top device for which plenty of seals available online. It's Woolworths own brand - Elevation and they say they don't have any spares for it.
I was pretty happy with the machine while it was working so I don't want to buy a new one if 15 pence seal is the solution.
The problem is that I cannot describe exactly what I need (the seal itself is not just a plain ring). I need to bring the old seal to a store with large range of o-ring seals on sale and say "I want to replace this one". Is there such a store in London? I tried DIY and plumbing supplies, but they weren't able to help me.
Answers:
If you have a look in yellow pages for your local hydraulic supply companies (Hose manufactures (Pirtek for example)). Head down there with the espresso machine and they will be able to find the correct size of "O" ring for you. Typically the hydraulic guy's have large "O" ring sets that have an assortment of different sized "O" rings.
I would try looking for an industrial supply that carries gaskets, they should carry about any size o-ring you need.
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First, I don't have the name of a retail store but I do suggest you look at the on-line retailer we use for all manner of seals and gaskets. It's McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com). when you go on their page, on the left side type in "o ring" in the search box and it will show you all they sell along with a guide for selecting the proper material for the ring. Their selection is huge, for example there are 3,684 products under "o ring"! The searching capability though is very easy to use. The cost depends on the material and size but some are as low as a few cents each and they sell in low quantities. You'll need to measure the current o-ring you have from the expresso machine so you can do a proper search. Good luck.
Talk to Melvin at
Revolution Seals & Bearings Ltd
Unit J, Houndswood Gate, Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7HU
Tel: 01923 858385
If anyone can...he will...
Just 'dug this one up'
customer.relations@woolworths.
need I say more? a sharp e-mail may help
Tell me the size and I'll post you one. Ph. 01290551216
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