Need source for ceramic Insulator for old Signature waffle iron

[Bill]

A ceramic insulator that supports the heating element in our old waffle iron
broke. Any ideas?

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[MOP CAP]

On 2014-11-22 22:37:01 +0000, Bill said:

> A ceramic insulator that supports the heating element in our old waffle iron
> broke. Any ideas?

If you want people to help you you have to make it easy for them.
Dimensions? Profile?
Do you expect them to take apart their old Signature to know what you
are talking about?
CP

[mike]

Model airplane spark plug?

You probably won't find a cheap solution.
And the penalty for failure might be death of the cook.

[mrob...@att.net]

Bill <f6ceedb9c75b52f7fc...@example.com> wrote:
> A ceramic insulator that supports the heating element in our old
> waffle iron broke. Any ideas?

Keystone Electronics has threaded ceramic spacers in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2",
and 3/4" outside diameters, with either 6-32 or 1/4-20 threads.
Digi-Key and Mouser stock some of them in small quantities - roughly
$3 to $6 or so, quantity 1.

http://www.keyelco.com/category.cfm/Standoffs-Round-Ceramic/Commercial-Ceramic-Threaded-Standoffs/p/506/id/1078

McMaster-Carr sells ceramic bars, sheets, rods, etc, but they can be
uncheap. You'd also have to cut or machine them into what you want,
which may be non-trivial.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#Ceramic-Sheets
http://www.mcmaster.com/#Standard-Ceramic-Rods
http://www.mcmaster.com/#Ceramic-Hollow-Rods

You might be able to find something that would work inside a similar
heating appliance, from the thrift store or equal.

Standard disclaimers apply: I don't get money or other consideration
from any companies mentioned.

Matt Roberds