Budzu
Well-Known Member
I am trying to find the highest powered affordable immersion elements I can (non-industrial, I want to use 1"npt). So far I have found 6kw elements by Rheem which are made with resistored stainless steel. Thing is, they come in 208 volt, 220 volt, and 240 volt models.
What I'm wondering is:
If I used the 208 volt model, would 240 burn it out? I'm hoping if the element can handle it, my 240 (or whatever it comes out as) will push an extra 500 watt or so out of it.
This will be for a 1 bbl system in 55 gallon vessels. There would be 2 elements in BK, and 2 elements in a RIMS tube for an instant hot water source.
Thanks!
What I'm wondering is:
If I used the 208 volt model, would 240 burn it out? I'm hoping if the element can handle it, my 240 (or whatever it comes out as) will push an extra 500 watt or so out of it.
This will be for a 1 bbl system in 55 gallon vessels. There would be 2 elements in BK, and 2 elements in a RIMS tube for an instant hot water source.
Thanks!