e-herms elements

[rspiger]

I was wondering what most peole are using to cover their element wires.
Brewers hardware has the coolest set up but it will be acouple of hundred dollars to look cool.
Kal has the most practical i've seen but it appears to on the bulky side.

Is there any other options out there?

[kbar]

Brewer's Hardware is only $59. Plus, has the internal ground screw post. I have two of these, but another option makes element changes easier. See second link.

https://www.brewershardware.com/TC15F10NPSCOV.html

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/etc.htm

[pngaudioguy]

I'm going to be using the weldless, non TC fitting version from brewhardware:

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/hotpod-ewl3.htm - $26

In my home brewing configuration, I see no need for TC fittings and their added cost. This is of course just my opinion, and there are many that will advise otherwise.

[clearwaterbrewer]

I used the ones from stilldragon that are outlined on this recent post: http://forum.embeddedcc.com/viewtopic.p ... agon#p8984

[newtstampede]

I went with the Kal style setup with the 2 gang box, drill it out, stick the element through the box and kettle, attatch with a 1" NPS nut. I also soldered the box to the kettle for a good ground. Its a little bulky but it is also solid and watertight in case of accidental boil overs.

The only thing I wish i did was install a pigtail coming off it so I could disconnect and move it without having to deal with a 10' wire while cleaning it.

[oakbarn]

We have lots of TC fittings including one element one. The best reason to have a TC for that is when (no if) you have to replace the element which I have had to do more than once.

We also have a stainless manifold that is TC fittings. We clean "in place" all our equipment including all our pots. The TC fittings allow us to break it apart for inspection. While not needed on the hot side, they do make it easy. That being said, they are $$$.

If I was to have one TC fitting, it would be for the element. The stilldragon one is both weldless and TC. I personally do not like weldless as I have had issuses with leaks after some use. I no longer use any weldless fitting.

[clearwaterbrewer]

I see no need for TC fittings and their added cost.
สล็อต

I am into automated electric brewing for the cost savings....

said no one ever... LOL...



if you want a wavy element as low as it can go without it hitting the bottom when being turned in... use a TC
If you want a wavy element to always be sideways without having to under or over-tighten your element... use a TC
if you want to be able to tighten a knob on a clamp instead of an element to stop a drip of wort... use a TC
If you want to be able to remove the element quickly when cleaning... use a TC
if you know that a 2" TC ferrule($3.50) is actually less money than a 1" NPS coupler ($5.00 for NPT, not NPS), and easier to get a great clean TIG weld on... use a TC
If you do the math and realize that $36+$6.50+$0.50 for the EGK, clamp, and gasket is $43.00, includes terminals, heat shrink, and cord grip and requires 10-15 minutes of labor, but a home depot setup costs about $10 for a 2-gang square box and lid, but requires electrical connectors, cord grip, silicone or jb-weld, and hours of time to have a finished product... use a TC