Heating Elements with Tri-Clover (Tri-Clamp)

LBussy

This is all in the context of using Kal's design to connect the heating element to a cord. In the Electric Brewery heating element assembly (DIY Kit) page that there is a statement:

**kal**

Scroll down to the section:

MY KETTLE HAS A TRI-CLOVER (SOMETIMES CALLED TRI-CLAMP) FITTING FOR AN ELEMENT. HOW DO I ATTACH THE HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY?

It explains how to use the adapter. Here's a quote:

"Use a 1" NPS female to Tri-Clover adapter (usually supplied by your kettle manufacturer, see picture below). Simply screw the adapter on to the element threads. Make sure to use PTFE white teflon tape on the element threads to ensure a tight, leak-free fit (see this video) and seal on the inside of the box between the heating element and box cover with the food grade silicone adhesive/sealant (also included). See our secure the heating element assembly instructions for a picture. To fasten the element to the kettle use a tri-clover clamp as you would normally. The washer, nut, and o-ring supplied with your DIY kit are not used."

Cheers!

Kal

LBussy · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply Kal.

I guess I didn't read that well. So to practice reflective listening (reading) the only thing sealing the element into the box is silicone adhesive?

Maybe that's just belt and suspenders since the seal is actually the threads/teflon tape, huh?

**kal** · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:42 pm Post subject:

LBussy · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:02 pm Post subject:

Got it, thank you.