Electric Brewery's

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Permalink Reply by Richard Jack on July 14, 2014 at 5:18pm

Have a look on aliexpress. Or if you're really cheap, go to the scrappy, you'll pick them up for a buck a piece.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Smith on July 15, 2014 at 9:45am

I totally agree the rest of the design is awesome.  I have thought about using a piece of pvc pipe to support the wire for about 8 inches out of the 2 elements I have remaining....  it basically comes down to the fact that the wire is too thin in the cord.. so gets too hot, then shorts if there is any movement while its hot.     I am planing my next kettle and like the look of the ones people are bringing in from amazon.

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Permalink Reply by mattd2 on July 15, 2014 at 11:12am

I did a bit of looking on the Aussie Homebrewer forum thread and saw they are recommending this one - similar to the Keg King but the "guard" looks much better.

http://www.5stardistilling.net/weldless-2400w-element-guard/

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Permalink Reply by mattd2 on July 17, 2014 at 1:31pm

I got a reply from Allan at 5 Star Distilling - looks like you can get one sent over to NZ for approx. AU$28 shipping, so total that would be AU$90 for the element & guard + shipping = AU$118 or approx. just under NZ$130 landed.

Doesn't seem too bad for full SS and no worry with the thing killing you!

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Permalink Reply by Codie Banks on July 22, 2014 at 11:13am

I got an Aliexpress element, not sure of the tread size so need to take it into somewhere to try a few nuts, any suggestions on where id be able to get a nut to fit it? this is the element if it helps http://www.aliexpress.com/item/AC-220V-2KW-Water-Boiler-Heater-Elem...

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Permalink Reply by Scott H on July 22, 2014 at 8:30pm

Anzor are pretty good for stainless fittings and fixtures.

http://www.anzor.co.nz/

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Permalink Reply by Eugene Black on July 15, 2014 at 10:56am

Cheers lads. Nick I only need it for the HLT would incoloy still be the best material?

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Permalink Reply by Nicholas Jones on July 15, 2014 at 10:58am

If its only for HLT a regular element would be fine Im sure

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on July 25, 2014 at 4:03pm

Is this a good deal for a PID, SSR and temp probe? Is that all I need to control a 2 or 3kw element in my kettle? (plus wiring etc - bro-in-law is a sparky...)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-240V-Digital-PID-Temperature-Controller...

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Permalink Reply by Barry on July 25, 2014 at 4:23pm

You can't that K type thermocouple sensor. You'll need a PT100.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on July 25, 2014 at 4:25pm

OK thanks

I think I will go for a sesto - more info and support around for them and not much more expensive.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on October 22, 2014 at 6:23pm

Does this look like a good deal for a Sesto with a PT100 probe? I would need to buy an SSR separately.

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