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Jonnio · 02-24-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by twd000

^ that is a nice clean build. I'd prefer to not do any welding - is there a weldless bulkhead that I could screw the element into?

The propane burner I'm using is the side-burner of my grill, so I'm not getting rid of it. It gets a full 5-gallon batch to a boil, just takes too long to get there.

I'm wondering is an over-the-side bucket heater would be easier to protect:

Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/Marshalltown-742G-Bucket-Water-Heater/dp/B000BDB4UG

Would this work with a PID controller to set mash water temps?

I use a homemade heatstick with my burner all the time. The electric cord is high enough that you just need to drape it out of the way. My burner doesn't need the help, but i get 6-7 10 gal brew sessions out of a tank with the additional heat stick and keeping the burner real low.

HossTheGreat · 02-24-2011, 01:05 AM

You can find a bunch of info on the electric brewing sub-forum on here. Also check out this thread for some ideas:

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/show-us-your-element-housings-pots-how-did-you-do-212079/

HossTheGreat · 02-24-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by twd000

I see references to a pass-through fitting sold at BargianFittings.com, but I can't find anything for a heater element on their website. What connection do I need to seal through the wall of my kettle?

This is what most people use
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=44_35_46&product_id=95

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Originally Posted by twd000

also is there a cheap PID controller I can wire into this element to set a desired water temperature?

Do a search for Auberins http://auberins.com/ on here and you'll find plenty of info on PIDs and SSRs. Again, look through the build threads in the electric brewing sub-forum and you should have all the info you'd need.

**wrench** · 02-27-2011, 03:01 PM

Hatfieldenator - maybe I just can't tell from the picture but it looks like your utility box isn't electrically connected to the keggle. You've grounded the box, but it doesn't look like that ground would carry over to the keggle. Am I missing something?