VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

[Koffee_Kosmo]

I have been looking for a cheep and easy fix for VBM owners that have a leaky
Drip Tray Handle

This washer is perfect in all ways
DIY & cheap
Water proof
Heat resistant
And the correct size

I recommend that you get a hold of a couple of small roofing screws that are also commonly used for sheet steel
Remove the washer/s from the screw/s (it is easy)
And use them on your leaky VBM Domobar Drip tray handle

See photo of what I mean
Another problem solved

Koffee Kosmo

[garbage]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

Is that a rubber washer or a steel washer? If steel, does it rust?

[Koffee_Kosmo]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

Is that a rubber washer or a steel washer?  If steel, does it rust?

It’s a good question because the older type washers fitted to roof screws/nails were made of lead
However these are Definitely Rubber

In the picture they look cream because the screw heads were painted the colour of the roof sheets

KK

[Ben_S]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

Thanks KK

I wanted to see if tightening them would work
If not, add some plumbing tape and / or a washer.

Needed to know spanner size as will have to go buy one.

B

[Koffee_Kosmo]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

Measure across the flat ends of the hex if possible and you will have your spanner size
KK

[Ben_S]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

then I have to go buy a rule
Will do it - was being lazy

thanks
B

[damian1]

Re: VBM Fix for leaky Drip Tray Handle

You can get o-rings and various rubber or fibre washers from bunnings for around $2.