Can anyone tell me if if there is a 240v 5500w ULWD rippleripple e that will fit a kettle with an inside diameter of 13.6 in? I've been searching for some time now, but can't seem to find one. Thanks.
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What kettle and how are you attaching the element?
EDIT: I have a Spike 10 gallon kettle with an interior diameter of 13 7/8" with a 1.5" tri-clamp port welded on, and a tri-clamp element very similar to this one. With the added depth from the tri-clamp ferrule, there's a bit less than half an inch between the end of my element and the edge of the kettle, which means that it would fit in a 13.6" diameter kettle if it were mounted in the same way.
EDIT: I have a Spike 10 gallon kettle with an interior diameter of 13 7/8" with a 1.5" tri-clamp port welded on, and a tri-clamp element very similar to this one. With the added depth from the tri-clamp ferrule, there's a bit less than half an inch between the end of my element and the edge of the kettle, which means that it would fit in a 13.6" diameter kettle if it were mounted in the same way.
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Excellent suggestion, AdMan. I didn't even think about welding a port to offset the length. Thanx!
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Would something like this work as opposed to welding?
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/products...GXxEBr5j3GZ7yPz2l89_25jox2EgUVrxoCxIwQAvD_BwE
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/products...GXxEBr5j3GZ7yPz2l89_25jox2EgUVrxoCxIwQAvD_BwE
Forgot to say, 240V, 5500
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This would be perfect...if it were only TC instead of threaded. Ideally, 1.5" TC as I already have the weldless TC port on the kettle.
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I saw that one as well, but there's a bit of conjecture. The vendor States 335mm, while a user question was answered as 350mm. If it actually the latter, that's a hair too long. If it's the former, it's a tight fit. I'll reach out to the vendor and get a definite answer and let y'all know. Thanks.
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That's just it, I'm using a weldless TC bulkhead, which is less than 1" total length. With that, the portion in the kettle is nearly 1/2", so I have to take that into account also.
highland_brewer
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This. That is a Bayou classic 1044 kettle that is 13.5 inches in diameter. I used this feral https://www.brewershardware.com/1_5-Tri-Clover-Compatible-Clamp-Style-Extension-Tube-1_7-OAL.html to extend the element out of the kettle.
Here is a video with the kettle in action
Here is a video with the kettle in action
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You've not run into any issues with the element touching the TC bulkhead? If only there was one shorter by .5 inches...or even .25 inches.
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Wonder if I could use this in place of the 1.7 OAL extension you indicated?
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/tc15wlfdouble.htm
Yes, it's meant to be a bulkhead, but there's no reason it shouldn't work as long as it's sealed between the two halves. I'm going to call them tomorrow and ask them what the length is.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/tc15wlfdouble.htm
Yes, it's meant to be a bulkhead, but there's no reason it shouldn't work as long as it's sealed between the two halves. I'm going to call them tomorrow and ask them what the length is.
highland_brewer
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My element does not hit the bulkhead at all. it sits just off to the center. That fitting would work. Just remember it is going to be tight getting 2 tri-clamps in that tight space. The other thing about my element is that based on this photo it appears that the heating does not occur until it gets to the ripple.
Wizard_of_Frobozz
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You could try @Jaybird at Norcal Brewing Solutions. He does a lot of custom parts - on the website, he offers a custom extension spool: https://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Extension-Spool-1-Inch-Tri-Clover-x-Custom-Length.html
I'd bet he would work with you to make exactly what you need..https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...built-for-your-system-lets-discuss-it.582539/
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Finally received my bulkheads and elements and here's what I went with...
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/collections/accessories/products/a-new-accessory-weldless-1-5-tc-fitting
https://www.amazon.com/Dernord-Tri-...er+5500w+240v&qid=1555212617&s=gateway&sr=8-3
And, after installation, here's how it looks...
https://www.beaverstatebrewing.com/img/brewrig/bulkhead.and.plug.outside.jpg
https://www.beaverstatebrewing.com/img/brewrig/bulkhead.and.element.inside.jpg
As you can see from the "...inside..." image, the tip of the element (ripple bend) is approximately 1/4" from the kettle wall, while the base of the element (end of the returning ripple), is approximately 1 1/2" from the bulkhead. Now, do I need to worry about how close that bend is to the kettle wall?
Thanks again, all.
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/collections/accessories/products/a-new-accessory-weldless-1-5-tc-fitting
https://www.amazon.com/Dernord-Tri-...er+5500w+240v&qid=1555212617&s=gateway&sr=8-3
And, after installation, here's how it looks...
https://www.beaverstatebrewing.com/img/brewrig/bulkhead.and.plug.outside.jpg
https://www.beaverstatebrewing.com/img/brewrig/bulkhead.and.element.inside.jpg
As you can see from the "...inside..." image, the tip of the element (ripple bend) is approximately 1/4" from the kettle wall, while the base of the element (end of the returning ripple), is approximately 1 1/2" from the bulkhead. Now, do I need to worry about how close that bend is to the kettle wall?
Thanks again, all.
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