STL_Lucas
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I know there are a ton of threads on this topic here but most were older and didn't have a lot of recent feedback. Here are the parts that I got and came out to a total of $50.87 with tax all from Home Depot.
- 1500w/120V Rheem Screw In w/h element
- 6' 14 gauge, 3-wire Rubber Electrical Cord (15A)
- Heavy Duty 15 amp Armored 3-Prong Plug (NEMA 5-15)
- 15" X 1 1/2" I. D. Chrome Plated, Brass Drain Pipe (90º)
- 6" X 1 1/2" I. D. Plastic Drain Pipe Extension Tube with Compression Fitting
- 3/4" PVC Coupler
- 1" PVC Slip Cap
- 1ea. 3/4" long #6 brass machine thread bolt, #6 brass nut, #6 brass washer
- J-B Weld Epoxy
- DAP Food Safe Silicone
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So far it looks like everything fits together except for the PVC coupler is extremely loose in the plastic drain pipe extension. Did I miss something here? How are these suppose to fit together?
I imagine the nut on the end of the Chrome Plated Brass Drain Pipe is still zinc. Did we determine if this is actually an issue?
I plan on using the JB weld to completely incase the connections on the inside only of the heat stick and will use the DAP silicone to cover all of the threads and seals from the outside of the heat stick. Is this the best method?
I've seen a lot of people say that the DAP Silicone is good because it's food safe but what is the heat rating for it? Does it seem to last?
Just looking for some updated feedback on this subject from all of those that have been using these for the last couple years. Seems like there has been a lot of back and forth and just trying to capture the most recent info. Thanks!
- 1500w/120V Rheem Screw In w/h element
- 6' 14 gauge, 3-wire Rubber Electrical Cord (15A)
- Heavy Duty 15 amp Armored 3-Prong Plug (NEMA 5-15)
- 15" X 1 1/2" I. D. Chrome Plated, Brass Drain Pipe (90º)
- 6" X 1 1/2" I. D. Plastic Drain Pipe Extension Tube with Compression Fitting
- 3/4" PVC Coupler
- 1" PVC Slip Cap
- 1ea. 3/4" long #6 brass machine thread bolt, #6 brass nut, #6 brass washer
- J-B Weld Epoxy
- DAP Food Safe Silicone
So far it looks like everything fits together except for the PVC coupler is extremely loose in the plastic drain pipe extension. Did I miss something here? How are these suppose to fit together?
I imagine the nut on the end of the Chrome Plated Brass Drain Pipe is still zinc. Did we determine if this is actually an issue?
I plan on using the JB weld to completely incase the connections on the inside only of the heat stick and will use the DAP silicone to cover all of the threads and seals from the outside of the heat stick. Is this the best method?
I've seen a lot of people say that the DAP Silicone is good because it's food safe but what is the heat rating for it? Does it seem to last?
Just looking for some updated feedback on this subject from all of those that have been using these for the last couple years. Seems like there has been a lot of back and forth and just trying to capture the most recent info. Thanks!