Replacement Hob Knobs (Not the biscuit!)

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Aaroona

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#225554 23-Nov-2017 18:01

We seemed to have had a bit of bad luck with the knobs on our hob breaking. They're plastic so I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

What I want to know is if anyone knows of a good place to get these? I need 6 (3 broken.. may as well replace them all) for a reasonable price? All the place I see online so far are like $22 EACH.. $130 + shipping doesn't sound reasonable for 6 small pieces of plastic.

It seems that Aliexpress doesn't have any that have the correct orientation we need (maybe F&P are just a special bunch) - but we need the 'D' bit orientated different to all the other ones I've seen.

These looked good, particularly being metal, but the 'D' needs to be rotated by another 45 degrees, which they don't sell.

This is what mine look like

Any ideas??

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#1906687 23-Nov-2017 18:27

Direct from F&P looks a bit cheaper, but not substantial

https://secure.fisherpaykel.com/nz/Catalog/ItemContent.aspx?ItemNumber=180701&CatalogId=004&CatalogDetailId=16&NSM=Y

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#1906690 23-Nov-2017 18:40

I had some on a Simpson that lasted about 5 minutes. I filled the area around the shaft hole on the replacements and they haven't broken 4 years on.

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#1906878 24-Nov-2017 07:11

If it was me, I'd 3D-print them.

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#1906955 24-Nov-2017 09:35

This is one of the knobs reinforced with Araldite

If you get to a damaged knob early enough this could probably save it.

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#1907002 24-Nov-2017 10:22

Try wrapping a cable tie around the fractured shaft, tightening it enough so the fracture is closed, and then epoxy / araldite it the fracture and the space around it. Or use Need-It epoxy.

If still a bit loose, a short length of heatshrink on the shaft may give sufficient friction fit.

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#1907022 24-Nov-2017 10:49

Maybe see if a recycling centre will let you pinch some off something bound for the scrap heap?

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#1908033 26-Nov-2017 17:50

Gasmate make replacement BBQ Knobs - I know I've seen them in Mitre10, but cannot find them on their website. (Found them on Bunnings website: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/gasmate-chrome-bbq-knobs-2pk_p00929733)

From memory they're in bags that allow you to check the orientation before buying. $16.89 for two is better than $22 for one.

Gasmate website: www.gasmate.co.nz/barbecue_maintenance.cfm?product_id=2064

HTH,