Ranger9913
Well-Known Member
I came across some material at work and it gave me the idea to build an electric rapid water heater.
Here is the parts list I have:
8' 2" copper pipe
2 2" tee to 1/2" out ( water in/out)
2 2"-1" reducing coupling
2 1" female threaded coupling
My plan is to cut the tube to about 1.5' and install a heating element on each end of the tube. Place the tee's about 2" from each end for my water inlet and outlet. I figured if I fired both elements and controlled the flow I should be able to heat 75 degree water to at least 130*-140* if not more. I know the threads on the female coupling are NPT and the elements are straight thread but I figured enough thread tape and silicon O-ring I should be able to snug it? Anyone see a probelm here?
Here is the parts list I have:
8' 2" copper pipe
2 2" tee to 1/2" out ( water in/out)
2 2"-1" reducing coupling
2 1" female threaded coupling
My plan is to cut the tube to about 1.5' and install a heating element on each end of the tube. Place the tee's about 2" from each end for my water inlet and outlet. I figured if I fired both elements and controlled the flow I should be able to heat 75 degree water to at least 130*-140* if not more. I know the threads on the female coupling are NPT and the elements are straight thread but I figured enough thread tape and silicon O-ring I should be able to snug it? Anyone see a probelm here?