CircleC-Brewer

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I should be getting my Rims Tube from Brewer Hardware this week. However, I still need to order my heating element. Any recommendations on where to purchase one? Is there a brand or style I should use?

Thanks for the help

Circle C Brewer

Tiber_Brew

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I got mine from Plumbing Supply online. I got the 4500W ULD corrosion resistant incoly elements for my BK and HLT. They are the Camco brand.

Haven't used mine yet (first tests tomorrow or Wed), but have heard many good things about these.

TB

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On tap:
1. Bock 2. Pale Ale 3. Blonde 4. Saison 5.[Nitrogen] Dry Stout
Primary:
1. Pale 2. Pale 3. None 4. None 5. None
Secondary:
1. Lambic x2 2. Brett Ale 3. Thimbleberry Lambic x2
Bottled:
About 56 gallons of beer & 7.5 gallons of mead
Kegged & conditioning:
Porter x2, Saison, Pale Ale, Pilsner x2 (lagering)


My 1/2 BBL electric HERMS build | Homemade hot sauce

ScubaSteve

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Same here. I went with the 5500w model.....you'll need to get the LWD vs the ULWD because the ripple style won't work in your RIMS tube. That being said, you can use whatever you'd like in the BK if you're going electric. CAMCO seems to be the best rated brand.

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UNIBREW 5500 SINGLE VESSEL BREWERY
WOODEN SINGLE TIER

wyzazz

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Home Deopt, I got a 5500 LWD Camco for like $17.00.

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jfkriege

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I have gotten some from the Plumbing Supply mentioned in post #2 and also the local Ace Hardware. Both have worked out well.

If you can find it local, you will save on shipping. The only reason I ordered the first round online was to get the Low Density 1500W elements.

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The Modular Electric Brewery

shushikiary

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I've found the same elements, but much cheaper at ron's hardware:

http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/2963-5500W-240V-Ripp-Element-p/808790.htm

above is ULD, below LD(4500w, they dont sell LD 5500 at ron's):

http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/2583-4500W-240V-Folding-Element-p/808451.htm

Tiber_Brew

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I've heard bad things about Ron's hardware. Very poor refund/exchange service, should you ever need that. FYI.

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On tap:
1. Bock 2. Pale Ale 3. Blonde 4. Saison 5.[Nitrogen] Dry Stout
Primary:
1. Pale 2. Pale 3. None 4. None 5. None
Secondary:
1. Lambic x2 2. Brett Ale 3. Thimbleberry Lambic x2
Bottled:
About 56 gallons of beer & 7.5 gallons of mead
Kegged & conditioning:
Porter x2, Saison, Pale Ale, Pilsner x2 (lagering)


My 1/2 BBL electric HERMS build | Homemade hot sauce

Walker

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same here. 5500W camco @ HD.

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Ground Fault Brewing Co.

hrafnkell

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Damn I wish I had access to cheap elements like you guys. In Iceland 4-5000w elements set you back about $400. I tried locating some ULWD 4500-5500w elements on ebay but most won't ship to Iceland. Anyone want to volunteer and ship me a couple?

Walker

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If it's legal, I'd be happy to ship you a couple if you covered the cost of the items and shipping.

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Ground Fault Brewing Co.