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kal
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PostLink    Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:39 pm    Post subject: Stainless Steel Heating Elements Reply with quote


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Stainless Steel Heating Elements (bare element)



These premium stainless steel American made Camco heating elements are specifically made for beer brewing. They will not rust when left in water for extended periods.

For years we've been recommending and using Camco 02953/02963 ripple elements. These new heating elements are the same, but now with a stainless steel base that will not rust so it is safe to leave water in your kettles for extended durations without using a magnesium anode. Straight (higher watt density) versions are also available for RIMS based setups, small kettles, or where ripple elements will not fit.

These heating elements include important features a brewer should look for:

1. UL listed for use in the US and Canada.
2. Ultra low watt density (ULWD) or low watt density (LWD).
3. A stainless steel base that will not rust.
4. Better sheath (tube) material made from a high performance nickel-chromium stainless steel (804) alloy with much better temperature and corrosion resistance than standard shiny 2xx/3xx stainless steel.

ULWD elements prevent the wort from being scorched or caramelized as the heat output is only 50W per square inch (7.8W per square cm) or less. ULWD also provides added safety as the element will not break instantaneously if fired "dry" (not immersed in water) by accident. Mistakes do happen so we recommend that ULWD elements be used whenever possible instead of LWD, especially when the element is in contact with wort. The high performance nickel-chromium stainless steel alloy sheath used on these elements provides additional strength to resist dry firing.

These stainless steel heating elements are already included in all of our Heating Element Kits. They are available for sale separately for those looking to upgrade or source their own parts.

For complete details visit our order page. GO »


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PostLink    Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Kal,

Would the new SS ripple element fit in a G1 10 gallon Boilermaker? The diameter of the 10 gallon boilermaker is ~13-5/8".

Thanks.
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mbiskup wrote:
Hi Kal,

Would the new SS ripple element fit in a G1 10 gallon Boilermaker? The diameter of the 10 gallon boilermaker is ~13-5/8".

Thanks.


Yes. From the order page:

Quote:
These heating elements will fit in any kettle that is at least 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) inner diameter. This includes any Blichmann Boilermaker kettles (10 gallons up to 55 gallons) and 'keggles' (15 gallon converted Sanke kegs used by many homebrewers).

The heating elements are somewhat flexible and can be bent slightly if required.


Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update:

Straight 4500W and 5500W stainless steel heating elements are now available in our heating element kits and for order separately. Perfect for smaller kettles, RIMS based setups, or other places where ripple elements will not fit.



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PostLink    Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update: After a short outage due to huge popularity, stainless Camco 5500W ripple elements (model 02965) are now back in stock.

See: www.theelectricbrewery.com/stainless-steel-heating-elements

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Woot! Great timing!
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PostLink    Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kal wrote:
mbiskup wrote:
Hi Kal,

Would the new SS ripple element fit in a G1 10 gallon Boilermaker? The diameter of the 10 gallon boilermaker is ~13-5/8".

Thanks.


Yes. From the order page:

Quote:
These heating elements will fit in any kettle that is at least 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) inner diameter. This includes any Blichmann Boilermaker kettles (10 gallons up to 55 gallons) and 'keggles' (15 gallon converted Sanke kegs used by many homebrewers).

The heating elements are somewhat flexible and can be bent slightly if required.


Kal


What's the smallest kettle the ripple elements could be made to fit? We have 30cm inner diameter pots.
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PostLink    Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nzgrover wrote:
What's the smallest kettle the ripple elements could be made to fit? We have 30cm inner diameter pots.
Take a look at the order page for the lengths:

http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/stainless-steel-heating-elements

Quote:

Camco 02955: 4500W (240V), ripple, ultra low watt density (ULWD). 13.7" long from flange base to tip. For kettles approximately 13.5" in diameter or larger if using in our Heating Element Kit.
Camco 02965: 5500W (240V), ripple, ultra low watt density (ULWD). 13.7" long from flange base to tip. For kettles approximately 13.5" in diameter or larger if using in our Heating Element Kit.
Camco 02929: 4500W (240V), straight, low watt density (LWD), 10.375" long from flange base to tip (9.875" long from end of threads).
Camco 02935: 5500W (240V), straight, low watt density (LWD), 12.25" long from flange base to tip (11.875" long from end of threads).


30cm is 11.8 inches.

I'm fairly certain you could probably bend down a 13.7" long one by the 2.1" required given how "bendy" they are, but not having ever done exactly that type of bend (I've done others) I'd say proceed cautiously.

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have 1.5" Tri-Clover fittings on my kettles and the Camco 02965 is only 11.5" into my kettle. You could add a TC bulkhead fitting and use the TC element adapter: https://www.brewershardware.com/TC15F10NPSCOV.html

Like I said, I have the 1.5" TC and the ripple element fits, but it does require some rotating while installing. the 2" TC fitting should be easier and it's the same price. It's really quite nice to be able to easily remove the entire element after each brew session for cleaning.

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:02 pm    Post subject: Non-stainless elements Reply with quote

Kal,
If I understood this correctly, I could use 2 elements from the hardware store (as long as I don't leave them sitting in water too long after I'm done brewing each batch), until I can afford to buy 2 stainless ones from Electric Brewery? (Very, Very Limited Budget!!) That would give me a couple of backups once I change over to the SS. (It's a long way to town ........) Once I get the SS ones, it would be a 5 0r 10 minute change over, I'd think.
Thanks

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Non-stainless elements Reply with quote

RangerBrewer wrote:
Kal,
If I understood this correctly, I could use 2 elements from the hardware store (as long as I don't leave them sitting in water too long after I'm done brewing each batch), until I can afford to buy 2 stainless ones from Electric Brewery? (Very, Very Limited Budget!!) That would give me a couple of backups once I change over to the SS. (It's a long way to town ........) Once I get the SS ones, it would be a 5 0r 10 minute change over, I'd think.
Thanks


Sure. I think it would take more than 5-10 minutes however. If using ones from the hardware store would also try to buy ULWD ones if you can to avoid any possibility of scorching issues however unlikely.

If you're on a budget, I'd suggest waiting to save up and just buying the elements you want to use. Buying once will always be cheaper than buying twice. Wink

I recently swapped mine out - pictures and more information here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28904

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:25 am    Post subject: Re: Non-stainless elements Reply with quote

kal wrote:
Sure. I think it would take more than 5-10 minutes however. If using ones from the hardware store would also try to buy ULWD ones if you can to avoid any possibility of scorching issues however unlikely.

Right, I'll look for the ulwd's - thanks

kal wrote:
If you're on a budget, I'd suggest waiting to save up and just buying the elements you want to use. Buying once will always be cheaper than buying twice. Wink
Yeah, I understand, but we're talking months to save up, not weeks lol I haven't brewed in a few months just to save up for a few things I need to get my kettles and control box 'electrified' !! My kitchen stove isn't the best place to brew - the last brewday was 11 or 12 hours for a 5 gallon batch! Never again, if I can help it!

kal wrote:
I recently swapped mine out - pictures and more information here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28904 Kal
I'll take a gander at that - thanks
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PostLink    Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the Bayou 10 Gallon Kettles. I measured the inside dimension at 13.5 inches which allows for the ripple element. How much clearance would I have from the end to the edge of the kettle?
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PostLink    Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi and welcome to the forum!

RichmonS wrote:
I have the Bayou 10 Gallon Kettles. I measured the inside dimension at 13.5 inches which allows for the ripple element. How much clearance would I have from the end to the edge of the kettle?

Very little as the ripple ones will fit in kettles that are 13.5" in diameter or larger. It's perfectly fine for the tip to be close to the wall or to have it touch. This won't do anything. They're somewhat flexible as well, so they're not all *exactly* the same. There's probably a slight variation (maybe a quarter of an inch?) between samples. If you'd prefer the tip to be a bit farther from the wall, you can bend it gently.

You can order one here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/stainless-steel-heating-elements

Cheers!

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have purchased and replaced my rusty "version 1" elements with theses SS elements. One advantage I have found is they allow me to fill my HLT the night before a brew, heat it to 180F just before I go to bed then shut it off and wrap the HLT in a blanket. In the morning my HLT has lost approx 40F and the reheated HLT is waiting for me after milling my grains. I no longer have to worry about rust forming on the element and have cut almost an hour off my brew day effort.
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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rcrabb22 wrote:
I have purchased and replaced my rusty "version 1" elements with theses SS elements. One advantage I have found is they allow me to fill my HLT the night before a brew, heat it to 180F just before I go to bed then shut it off and wrap the HLT in a blanket. In the morning my HLT has lost approx 40F and the reheated HLT is waiting for me after milling my grains. I no longer have to worry about rust forming on the element and have cut almost an hour off my brew day effort.

+1. I do that as well sometimes. I throw some folded up towels on top of the HLT (and nothing around the sides) and it holds heat well overnight.

Kal

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