Bigger Boiler

[PieOPah]

I need to get myself a hole saw....

What size would I need for the tap and for the element (assuming I was to stick with the same element and tap from the bruheat boiler).

Thanks

[PieOPah]

Hi there, how do I identify said kettles? (apart from price I guess doh silly question! )

I know that they will need to be corded. What would need to be done though to stop it cutting out when boil is reached?

[Andy]

You'll find that a lot of the cordless kettles have exactly the same (usable) elements as the corded ones. Just need to have a peek inside in the shop

[Western Brewer]

I need to get myself a hole saw....

You might find THESE useful for cutting holes to exact size in plastic.

[PieOPah]

Was hoping to spend as little as possible on a set being that I won't really be using them for much....

I can get some cheap 'blades' for around £3 from Ebay but needed to be sure that the right size was included.

[Andy]

Those step drills are nice but not big enough for a 40mm element fitting unfortunately.... It's a doddle with a holesaw anyway.

[PieOPah]

This any good?

[inthedark]

Doesn't look like it goes down to 25mm - that's the hole size for the taps on all my stuff. Are the boiler taps larger?

[Scooby]

Pop, I'm only a couple of junctions west of Reading so If your not to much of a trek from the M4 I could bring my bits round and you can sort out your holes

PM me if your keen. I may not reply promptly as I'm just of out for a bite to eat then 10 pin bowling with my Wifes work colleagues

[PieOPah]

Thanks for the offer. I may take you up on it once I have bought all my kit

[Andy]

I've got exactly the same set DaaB

[Scooby]

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If you and Scooby can hook up though thats your best bet (imo), I think you should bring along some shredded wheat porter for independant sampling

I'm sure anything Pop has brewed would be better than the Grolsch draught that was on offer tonight I did have a Nice Henrys original in the pub before though
By the way men v ladies, men won 2-0

Me v Wife one draw one win to Wife

[Scooby]

Me v Wife one draw one win to Wife

Put it down to faulty balls

Question 1: How do you know you have spent the previous night bowling with a group of people half your age?

Answer: You need help putting you socks and pants on

Question 2: How do you know your twice as old as them?

Answer: When you look in you wallet and £60 has gone you remember the times when after a good night out with your mates you still had change from a tenner

[Scooby]

Some people were asking what kettle to get , I picked this up today for £4.97


It's cordless and there were other ones to choose from, look at the bottom as Andy mentioned.


This sits in the base, when removed a standard printer, scanner or household electrical cable fits.

The element looks like this:


There is a thermal cut out that can trip in a prolonged boil, in this on it is a small bi-metal disc, it's advisable to remove this, again Andy posted some thing about it mentioning white gunk.

I hope that helps

[kt88man]

This sits in the base, when removed a standard printer, scanner or household electrical cable fits.

Ensure the socket on the cable is C15/C16 "Hot" rated (120C). They look like this:


Hot rated socket.

Don't use a standard C13/C14 type as these are only rated at 65C. They look like this:


Standard socket.