Kettle Elements

[Seveneer]

They'll be 2.4kw.
/Phil.

[Vossy1]

They'll be 2.4kw

Yep they are

[Vossy1]

Another useful source of elements

http://www.heatingelementcompany.co.uk/default.asp

[fizzypop boy]

That particular brand of element(Backer) i can highly recommend as i worked in electrical wholesale for many years and these really were the number one element makers for reliability and they also make immersion heaters.That particular type i have fitted on my boiler and although i couldn't find a connector for it i soldered the wires direct to the element pins and for safety filled the plastic shroud with sealant.you can just make it out on the left


in the photo i hadn't got around to doing the right side.

[noby]

fizzypop,
I see by your photo that you used a fermenting bin as a boiler. I have the same bins, and couldn't get a straight answer on whether the bin would withstand the boil. I'm guessing you've had no problems with it?

If so, then it's time for some element shopping.

noby.

[jasonaustin]

http://www.heatingelementcompany.co.uk/ ... roduct=287

This was one of the sources I originaly considered as they stock the 2.75Kw kettle element, unfortunately no one stocked the round plug kettle element lead at the time (I havent checked for a while but after numerous calls to electrical distributers I got the distinct impression they dissapeared with the dinasoaurs).

This place does have the relevant round connector/lead - part no. 14028. They're not listed on their site. Unfortunately, they cost £8.99 each (plus £5 delivery).

[Bigster]

Wahey Exserve have phoned - they have found an element for me in a dusty old cupboard. Its ' in the post ' so as soon as it turns up bigster smurfs new brewery can be unveiled to much guffawing

[Bigster]

I think I may have daab - not looking good as they tried a number of suppliers and all were out of stock with no date for new stock.

Gas burners and shiny stainless for me next time I guess

[Vossy1]

Well done Bigster

I will be on hand with a guffaw when the time is right

[fizzypop boy]

Noby after looking for the definitive answer myself i decided there was only one way to find out!
Bin had no problems dealing with the heat every thing fine but be careful if you need to move it with the hot wort in it as it does become more flexible.

[noby]

Thanks, fpb. While I was kind of planning on going for it and see what happens, it's good to know it should be alright.

[Scooby]

noby, check this one out, 30L polypropylene and states remains rigid even with hot liquids. 2 integral handles are an advantage to.



http://www.hopshopuk.com/cgi-bin/browse ... oup=bequip

[noby]

I saw that before Scooby.
Not sure what the shipping cost would be, but if the fermenting bin will do the job I can pick them up locally for about €10.

[Bigster]

Wahey Exserve have phoned - they have found an element for me in a dusty old cupboard. Its ' in the post ' so as soon as it turns up bigster smurfs new brewery can be unveiled to much guffawing

Well it turned up and guess what - a 1500W instead of a 2400W as ordered . Before I send it back in a (and probably wave goodbye to my money) will it be man enough to bring 25 litres of water to sparge temps , 85c, in a sensible time ( the hour and a half mash time)

If so I think I will keep it...

[Andy]

I tried to work it out and came up with 4.5 minutes! Think I got some decimal places wrong


Edit: Revised calcs come up with 43 mins to raise 25L of water from 20->85 degC using 1500W. Seems too quick to me, any other mathematicians out there ?