Elements

[far9410]

Hi, Where is the best place for a kettle element for my new MT project, 2kw should be enough, want the ones with backnut?

[steve71ni]

http://www.copperkettlehomebrewing.co.u ... kw-element

I would recommend this one. It has a proper stainless steel backing nut instead of the plastic ones that some suppliers are selling.

steve.

[far9410]

Looking around the suppliers, there doesn't seem to be any in stock, anyone got one they don't want?

[Fil]

Be wary of the above elements, there was, ?is? a problem with the materials used, the back plate stamped Stainless steel would rust with contact with water, the ones i got came from a reputable online brewshop and were supported with a no quible replacement and eventual refund, a simple test id to run the tap over the plate before bed and in the morning wipe with a white tissue any rust dust should be evident..

fwiw have u considered fitting multiple smaller elements the £6 ebay china 1.5kw elements i used in my hlt are super, same open design as the above so no tight spirals to scrub out, and 3 x or 4 x allows simple power control by pulling the lead of one or more elements
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-220V-1-5KW ... 43bbcd064b
6 kw of electric power for less than £25 and 2 x can be wired to the same 13a plug socket and while cheap n nasty the placky shroud supplied works keeping the electrics hidden and tidy.