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Offline erockrph

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Surplus electric heating elements
« on: December 29, 2015, 10:33:29 am »
I saw this today on AS&S while looking for a molecule kit for my son (I had to explain valence electrons to my 5-year old the other day - figured I'd strike while the iron was hot).

This seems like a good fit for a DIY electric brewing system. Thought I'd share for anyone who might be interested:

http://www.sciplus.com/p/HEATING-ELEMENTS_57207
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Offline Frankenbrew

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Re: Surplus electric heating elements
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2015, 03:39:27 pm »
You can't beat the price!

Will it boil 6-20 gallons of wort efficiently?
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Re: Surplus electric heating elements
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2015, 04:08:10 pm »

You can't beat the price!

Will it boil 6-20 gallons of wort efficiently?

That is the question.....

Seems on par with the standard 120v/1.5kW elements out there.

Great for small batchers like myself but not for the big boys. Wonder what the watt density is.


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Offline Stevie

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Re: Surplus electric heating elements
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2015, 05:26:17 pm »
I'd estimate total length is about 20-22 inches. That puts the watt density at 60-70 w/in