Heat resistant tape/fabric/? for element connection?

[obj]

Hello everybody. Not sure where to post this question on here or even if it is appropriate for this forum, but here it goes (apologies ahead of time)

I am in the process of cleaning up a toaster oven given to me by a friend. It works fine, just when taking it apart to clean it, came across something that I am not sure how to repair/what material to use.

On the bottom set of elements there was a small clear plastic piece covering an electrical connection on the one side. When I touched it, it pretty much crumbled. Considering the connection is so close to the outer metal housing (when screwed on) worried about possible contact/arcing at that point...don't want to get zapped while toasting some english muffins.

I did some searching,but not sure exactly what search terms to use (element fabric, element tape,etc.). I imagine that portion gets somewhat hot and don't think regular electrical tape would work.

Trying to keep the connection intact and apply something over it, either tape, fabric, silicone (if ok to do so)

A part of me says throw it in the trash,a new toaster is less then 50 bucks, but if something works, have to give a repair at least a try....but not burn down the house or electrocute the family.

So just was wondering if you guys could give me some ideas what I could use on the connection that is heat resistant and doesn't conduct electricity.

Thank you for your time and pointing me in the right diection

 

[ddawg16]

See if you can find some Kapton tape...

Or....just buy it from here

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...targid=kwd-18931350528&ref=pd_sl_20lwg8thep_e

 

[rlitman]

Kapton tape is an option. Nomex paper is another.

I would suggest that the best use of either would be to use it as a spacer between the housing and the wire, and NOT to wrap it around the wire as was stupidly done with that heat shrink tube.

 

[obj]

Thank you ddawg16 and rlitman for taking the time to reply, appreciate it. Took a gander at the Kapton, and looks like a great option, actually picked up some to have in case other option ran across doesn't work out. I was always curious to what type of tape that stuff was...seen many times on various things have taken apart in the past.

Came across Permatex High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket Maker 81160. Read the specs, says non-toxic, non-flammable resists cracking/shrinking/etc. from heating and cooling. Also says it's good for 600*F continuous and the toaster doesn't get hotter then 450*F. Hopefully this does the trick.

Thank you again for your help and the info..hope it didn't come across as..Can anyone give me suggestions?...wait..screw your suggestions...I'm going this route..not my intention

Will follow up and let you know if it bursts into flames on the bench...going to let it run for a good long time before bringing it up to the kitchen

 

[walta]

It looks to me like insulation burned because you have a poor connection between the wire and the element. The heat will oxidize the wire making it impossible to make a good connection you will need to cut back the wire until the wire is shiny. Then file the terminal of the element down until you have shiny material there may or may not be enough solid material left to repair. Then solder the clean wire to the clean terminal and cover the joint with heat shrink tubing.

You need to be very careful only use products labeled for use in this application.
Some of the high temp RTV also have copper in them and may not be an insulator.

After your repair be sure to only use this appliance on outlets that are protected by a ground fault interrupter.


Walt

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

I'd check an appliance parts supplier.