barbicansalvage : Message: Re: [barbicansalvage] original hotplates

Hello Annett and the barbicansalvage group,

I am pleased to say that we have worked out a solution to the hotplate issue, which will work for many of you. The solution has been tested successfully and is now available via the contact below.

Creda stopped making the original hob units a few years ago. They comprise hob ring, spill ring and the electrics underneath.

We have managed to locate new hob rings that fit the original electrics if the spill ring is removed and modified before being reassembled. The result is a very good match, but the spill ring will look slightly different once modified. There is sometimes a wait, as the spill rings are sent off to be modified in batches to keep costs down. Of course the original electrics will not be covered by any guarantee that comes with the new hob ring.

The original installations may contain asbestos which will need removing by a licenced contractor as a separate job before an electrician can replace the hob.

The person to contact is Roger Thomas (07956 232202) - one of the estate office recommended electricians. He will come to your flat, inspect the installation, and give a free quote for the hob. Any asbestos removal is a separate job and will be expensive.

Please note that hob replacement is not a Salvage Store service, and we cannot take responsibility for the actions of third parties.

I hope this information is useful.

With kind regards,

Daniel Edwards (salvage store team)

--- On Wed, 15/7/09, marnie_1591 <marnie_1591@...> wrote:

From: marnie_1591 <marnie_1591@...>
Subject: [barbicansalvage] original hotplates
To: barbicansalvage@...
Date: Wednesday, 15 July, 2009, 2:26 PM

Hello,

The original hotplates in our kitchen (Shakespeare Tower) are going one by one and we really should replace them. I remember (vaguely) that there was thought of finding a manufacturer who could produce the discontinued hotplates and then placing a bulk order, as loads of Barbican residents had the same problem. But that was in 2007/8. I wonder if there are any news, or if the project turned out unfeasible in the end?

Replies are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Annett Kottek

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