Heating Element w/built-in anode source?

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I've gathered the hardware for my electric setup over the past 6-7 years. Somewhere along the line, I found a 5500W "S" style element for my HLT that appears to have a magnesium anode built in to the element--see picture. I just don't remember where I got the element and haven't found any on-line that seem to match it. Does anyone have a source/part # for these elements (at a decent price)? My 4500W element in my boil kettle rusts like crazy if I don't get every single drop of water off of it after cleaning.

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RP

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Brewmation sells elements with a stainless base. They are pricey but I went with them cause my hard water rusts elements in no time.
 
phlipot89 said:
In regards to Stainless steel elements... What about any of these?
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/elements.html

http://www.menards.com/main/plumbin...ss-steel-heating-element/p-1471885-c-8689.htm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-S...nt-5500W-240V-26367-6910474-NEW-/390663086831
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Unfortunately the base of any of those aren't going to be stainless. It's pretty hard to find any screw in type ones that have stainless bases that don't cost a fortune. They're made more for the industrial market and you can find them on eBay. They usually have a box attached for electrical connections. I found some with a 316 stainless base and sheath on eBay once for not much but it was a very lucky find.

There are a lot of non screw in types that could used if you can find a way to mount them. Most of them are HWD I think but some are LWD I believe.

I'd be curious to hear how the 430 stainless elements do over a period of time because if they do well, that may be a good option.

A 304 stainless base and encloy sheath ULWD element at a reasonable price would be awesome if anyone ever decided to try to market to homebrewers.
 
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jsguitar said:
Unfortunately the base of any of those aren't going to be stainless. It's pretty hard to find any screw in type ones that have stainless bases that don't cost a fortune. They're made more for the industrial market and you can find them on eBay. They usually have a box attached for electrical connections. I found some with a 316 stainless base and sheath on eBay once for not much but it was a very lucky find.

There are a lot of non screw in types that could used if you can find a way to mount them. Most of them are HWD I think but some are LWD I believe.

I'd be curious to hear how the 430 stainless elements do over a period of time because if they do well, that may be a good option.

A 304 stainless base and encloy sheath ULWD element at a reasonable price would be awesome if anyone ever decided to try to market to homebrewers.
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