Leaking gel filled electric radiator

philphil1122

Hello, any advice welcome. we have a wall mounted gel filled, electric radiator.

Yesterday what looked like oil spurted out of the top right hand corner for about two minutes. I unplugged it. It's three years old.

Any clues welcome! was this a safety valve? Can I re fill it? if so with what? will it still work without refilling it?
Thanks

Andy_WSM

If it leaks, it's had it.

No warranty? Normally these types of heaters come with all sorts of promises.

philphil1122

Sadly, I cannot find the receipt or the supplier as it was done when we moved in.
Yup I know, my error.

lstar337

I would be concerned about it leaking again (maybe you wont be around), and the possible toxicity of the gel.

A new heater will probably not cost you more than £50 so is it worth the risk?

matelodave

Don't use it if it's leaking or hasn't got it's full complement of fluid - you could end up with the element overheating, catching fire and being fuelled by leaking fluid. A potential disaster.

philphil1122

Thank you good advice. I think it's possibly for the bin!

matelodave

Definitely for the bin, no possibility about it in my view