Hop & Grape Element Problem

[yojimbo]

Ive stripped a tesco kettle for the element after seeing this thread but !!

It will not tighten up enough on my stainless steel boiler. The plastic boiler is fine. I am now on the hunt for a thick fibre washer to make the thickness up. The casing of the kettle has got to be at least 3.5 mm thick (from memory the casing went into the bin ) the stainless boiler is only thin compared to this.

Apart from that the element is providing a very cheap alternative to the over priced ones the homebrew shops supply.

[MickyD]

I know nothing about AG brewing as I havent tried it yet, so if you know this site already just gimme a slap and I'll go back to the kit section

Just looking on the Currys Partmaster site and they have LOADS of elements all shapes and sizes (sell the kettle leads as well) might be worth a look if you havent already.

PARTMASTER

They may also be more expensive than the fiver kettles but you have shape and size options.

[Vossy1]

yojimbo, try Wickes or B&Q, they have an extensive washer selection in the plumbing dept's

[Hogarth]

Yojimbo -- for what it's worth, the Woolworths kettles I massacred are 3mm thick. I've just fitted two of the elements onto a 2mm-thick plastic fermenter without any problems. Perhaps the fact that the elements can't flatten the wall of your stainless steel boiler (I presume) is also an issue.

Thanks for the heads up, Des. I'd been experimenting with various bits of plastic waste pipe on the same principle, but the silicone tube is perfect.

[spearmint-wino]

Can someone post a piccy of their silicon shroud in action pls?

Can't visualise how its working

[des]

Can someone post a piccy of their silicon shroud in action pls?

Can't visualise how its working

three elements in the boiler - dont worry - all plugged into seperate circuits.

[fizzypop boy]

I made my boiler with 2 of the old type of elements (round connector) but because i didn't have the leads with the connector on i soldered the wires directly onto the element pins and then sealed the backing shroud with sealant.All works well and i have had no problems the only thing you can't do obviously is to disconnect the lead from the element.

[spearmint-wino]

thanks @ Des

Trip to B&Q for me this weekend...

[MightyMouth]

I made my boiler with 2 of the old type of elements (round connector) but because i didn't have the leads with the connector on i soldered the wires directly onto the element pins and then sealed the backing shroud with sealant.All works well and i have had no problems the only thing you can't do obviously is to disconnect the lead from the element.

You could have soldered the female end of a Kettle extension lead to it then connected a kettle lead.

[nobby]

If you looking for leads these are about the best I can find

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... 0&doy=26m1

[edit1now]

If the Maplin plugs really meet IEC-320 C15 then they should be rated at 10A according to this site

[Graham]

If the Maplin plugs really meet IEC-320 C15 then they should be rated at 10A according to this site

They are available in a range of current ratings up to 16A. 16A would be more appropriate for kettle elements, I would think.
16A appliance leads linky

[Horden Hillbilly]

EasySpares have the leads available for the 2200w/2400w elements Here.

espares also have them Here.

[Graham]

If the Maplin plugs really meet IEC-320 C15 then they should be rated at 10A according to this site

They are available in a range of current ratings up to 16A. 16A would be more appropriate for kettle elements, I would think.
16A appliance leads linky

Unless i'm missing something that's a different plug (horizontal pins rather than vertical).

Yep, sorry it's a C19 not a C15.

[sills]

What size hole is needed to fit a tesco heater element?
Thanks