Why is my element base rusting?

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And what can be done about it? It's in my hlt, and has only ever had water in it. It is drained and wiped clean after every use.


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Some people have put sacrificial anodes, aluminum or magnesium/zinc (not sure which is best) in the kettle to prevent the rusting, just like in a water heater. For my RIMS I coated it with Silicone. Haven't had the issue yet with my BK, but now I am going to check it closely.
 
wildwest450 said:
Your not worried about rust in your brewing water? I kinda am.:eek:_
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Not at all. A little extra iron never hurt anyone ;)

The way I look at it is all of the loose rust is cleaned off before I fill the HLT with 15+ gallons of water. The amount of iron actually dissolved into the water will be negligible.

It hasn't affected the flavor of my brews as far as I can tell, either. I've done everything from a 2SRM ginger ale to an Imperial Porter on this system.

YMMV, of course :)

-Joe
 
The boil kettle element base is black, it appears to be clean, but definitely black. Better than rusty imo. I may have to boil a batch in the hlt.:drunk:

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