Hotpoint dishwasher - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Michael Maurice · 25th Oct 2022, 3:13 pm

We have a 32 year old dishwasher which is functioning well except for the handle that opens the door.

It broke off and as its connected to another piece, I glued it back on with Araldite metal which is what I usually use for repairs.

However this has now come off, before I reglue it back on, can anyone recommend a glue that would or permanently?

G4CMY_Tony · 25th Oct 2022, 4:09 pm

I've found Gorilla Glue to be very tough and long lasting.

I don't know what the active ingredients are but you apply it then spray with water to activate it.

duncanlowe · 25th Oct 2022, 6:16 pm

I'd always look at en epoxy like araldite though one I've found good is called powermix. But it depends very much on the detail. Breaks where there is little surface area are always going to be hard to fix for example. Any contamination like grease is of course going to cause a failure.

The powermix isn't foolproof, but at work we used to call it 'forever glue' because once glued it was, well you get the idea. Certainly fixed the faulty design of door handles on our fridges.

Depending on the break, adding reinforcement in the way of pins or screws may help.

Silicon · 25th Oct 2022, 9:02 pm

If the plastic part is made from Polypropylene or Polyethylene it will be very difficult to get a good bond.

stevehertz · 26th Oct 2022, 9:11 am

Another vote for Gorilla glue, the non foaming one.

G6Tanuki · 26th Oct 2022, 4:16 pm

This is the sort of repair where I would be looking to drill a series of small holes into the parts and then fit splined pins using a suitable cyanoacrylate adhesive.

The pins would be expected to take most of the future stress.

joebog1 · 26th Oct 2022, 9:37 pm

What Tanuki said!!.

Joe

mark_in_manc · 27th Oct 2022, 12:34 pm

We use something called Plexus MA300 at work - it's thick (less runny than Araldite) and sticks most substrates very very strongly. The class of glues is 'methacrylates'. Available in small 2-pack tubes on ebay - but still rather expensive. Likes to be refrigerated once open to extend shelf life. Much cheaper than a new dishwasher...

Keith956 · 27th Oct 2022, 1:14 pm

Drilling a couple of holes and using long self-tapping screws, possibly with glue on the mating faces might be worth a try. Handles take a lot of strain after all.

kirstyd · 27th Oct 2022, 9:20 pm

I have had good results with Locktight .Its similar to araldite .Comes in a 2 tube applicator with a nozzle that mixes the two components together as it passes down the tube . It sets in a few seconds so you have to be quick but i found it to be much stronger than Araldite

brunel · 28th Oct 2022, 5:30 pm

I glued a Dyson vac. all back together, using cheapo super glue from POUNDLAND.

Electricdreams · 29th Oct 2022, 2:11 pm

Is it possible to create a new handle using a 3D printer?

25th Oct 2022, 3:13 pm	#1
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Hotpoint dishwasher We have a 32 year old dishwasher which is functioning well except for the handle that opens the door. It broke off and as its connected to another piece, I glued it back on with Araldite metal which is what I usually use for repairs. However this has now come off, before I reglue it back on, can anyone recommend a glue that would or permanently? __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

25th Oct 2022, 4:09 pm	#2
G4CMY_Tony Triode Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stonehouse, Gloustershire, UK Posts: 46	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher I've found Gorilla Glue to be very tough and long lasting. I don't know what the active ingredients are but you apply it then spray with water to activate it. __________________ Tony G4CMY G-QRP-C No 57 FISTS No 1626

25th Oct 2022, 6:16 pm	#3
duncanlowe Nonode Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Stafford, Staffs. UK. Posts: 2,532	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher I'd always look at en epoxy like araldite though one I've found good is called powermix. But it depends very much on the detail. Breaks where there is little surface area are always going to be hard to fix for example. Any contamination like grease is of course going to cause a failure. The powermix isn't foolproof, but at work we used to call it 'forever glue' because once glued it was, well you get the idea. Certainly fixed the faulty design of door handles on our fridges. Depending on the break, adding reinforcement in the way of pins or screws may help.

25th Oct 2022, 9:02 pm	#4
Silicon Nonode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon, London, UK. Posts: 2,163	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher If the plastic part is made from Polypropylene or Polyethylene it will be very difficult to get a good bond.

26th Oct 2022, 9:11 am	#5
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,831	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher Another vote for Gorilla glue, the non foaming one. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

26th Oct 2022, 4:16 pm	#6
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 13,998	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher This is the sort of repair where I would be looking to drill a series of small holes into the parts and then fit splined pins using a suitable cyanoacrylate adhesive. The pins would be expected to take most of the future stress. __________________ I'm the Operator of my Pocket Calculator. -Kraftwerk.

26th Oct 2022, 9:37 pm	#7
joebog1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mareeba, North Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,704	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher What Tanuki said!!. Joe

27th Oct 2022, 12:34 pm	#8
mark_in_manc Octode Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 1,874	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher We use something called Plexus MA300 at work - it's thick (less runny than Araldite) and sticks most substrates very very strongly. The class of glues is 'methacrylates'. Available in small 2-pack tubes on ebay - but still rather expensive. Likes to be refrigerated once open to extend shelf life. Much cheaper than a new dishwasher... __________________ "The best dBs, come in 3s" - Woody Brown

27th Oct 2022, 1:14 pm	#9
Keith956 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 738	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher Drilling a couple of holes and using long self-tapping screws, possibly with glue on the mating faces might be worth a try. Handles take a lot of strain after all.

27th Oct 2022, 9:20 pm	#10
kirstyd Heptode Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 902	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher I have had good results with Locktight .Its similar to araldite .Comes in a 2 tube applicator with a nozzle that mixes the two components together as it passes down the tube . It sets in a few seconds so you have to be quick but i found it to be much stronger than Araldite

28th Oct 2022, 5:30 pm	#11
brunel Heptode Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LEEDS.......North of the River Aire. Posts: 872	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher I glued a Dyson vac. all back together, using cheapo super glue from POUNDLAND.

29th Oct 2022, 2:11 pm	#12
Electricdreams Hexode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 478	Re: Hotpoint dishwasher Is it possible to create a new handle using a 3D printer? __________________ What have you bought now??