new elements just hit ebay.

[augiedoggy]

I came across these today... I dont wish this to turn into any kind of flaming was about chinese elements from seller "X" against chinese elements from seller "Y" and why one is better than the other.. I think most of agree that horse has been beat to death enough.

Just figured there are some guys like me out there on a budget that might appreciate these since I got so many private messages about the similar TC based ones I picked up myself a few weeks ago. these elements have been around for a while with the standard bases so they are nothing new except that the TC base and enclosures have changed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Brewin...150920?hash=item4b119e8e08:g:rJQAAOSw~AVYnBvC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Water-Heati...119729?hash=item4b0dbe41f1:g:RFUAAOSwnHZYSMvq

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dernord-1-5...834979?hash=item465da57423:g:PqMAAOSwo4pYmsR6

 

[baulz]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I'm stuck with 120v for now, hopefully they come out with other models soon.

 

[TexasWine]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I'm stuck with 120v for now, hopefully they come out with other models soon.

You can always buy one of these and run it at 120v. The 5500 watt element would put out 1375 watts. Then if you change to 240v, you're all set.

 

[dyqik]

The second one with the integrated cabling cover looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing!

 

[SirCasio]

Let us know when your latest Chinese elements on eBay:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7822125&postcount=272

I like the twist lock prongs on those!

You are the master at finding this stuff...

 

[augiedoggy]

Let us know when your latest Chinese elements on eBay:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7822125&postcount=272

I like the twist lock prongs on those!

You are the master at finding this stuff...

its funny because I company I bought the samples from quoted me to purchase 100 of them for $20.50 each with shipping But im not really looking to sell them on ebay or become a vendor and profit here myself.
I was originally going to try to get a group buy going to get them at cost but Due to the complications and conflicts with site supporting vendors already selling similar products I decided not to even pursue it.
I know of at least one other member here who was able to order a couple samples themselves. I have actually just inquired with them for a link to some sort of retail outlet for small purchases if one exists yet.

 

[MrShake]

Let us know when your latest Chinese elements on eBay:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7822125&postcount=272

I like the twist lock prongs on those!

You are the master at finding this stuff...

I'm actually testing both the 5500 watt and the 1500 watt versions of that from a supplier. If they test right, I'm going to start carying them at BrewTroller as an option for guys. They seem pretty slick and are rated waterproof at the twist lock.

 

[MrShake]

Just a note, did some water testing this weekend with the twist lock elements.... Not good. The vendor claims a IP67 water rating, but I can clearly see a gap between the plug and element, and running water over it quite a bit gets to the prongs... not water tight at all. DOH!

 

[baulz]

Just a note, did some water testing this weekend with the twist lock elements.... Not good. The vendor claims a IP67 water rating, but I can clearly see a gap between the plug and element, and running water over it quite a bit gets to the prongs... not water tight at all. DOH!

I thought I saw in this forum the similar elements from Brewhardware where the guy filled the gap with silicone.

 

[MrShake]

yea, but that defeats the awesomeness of the twist lock.

I'm wondering if a gasket could be made that would slip tight over the prongs and give a sealing surface.

 

[augiedoggy]

I'll agree they are not a very good design when it comes to being waterproof... luckly I control my boils and dont worry about it since I keep the liquid in the boil kettle... I think they are convenient though some put a simple oring around the prongs so when the plugs locked on the ring is pressed between them and helps guard from the possible liquid. I unplug and carry my kettles downstairs and clean them in my kitchen sink so these were worth it for my use as far as the boil kettle.

 

[SirCasio]

I thought I saw in this forum the similar elements from Brewhardware where the guy filled the gap with silicone.

The BrewHardware kit now includes an Oring to seal this junction.

 

[Stillraining]

Just a note, did some water testing this weekend with the twist lock elements.... Not good. The vendor claims a IP67 water rating, but I can clearly see a gap between the plug and element, and running water over it quite a bit gets to the prongs... not water tight at all. DOH!

Im sure this rating is for the actual plug itself not the mating between plugs...why would you ever submerge a mated set of plug?
Twist locks were developed to keep plugs from getting pulled apart not waterproofing.

 

[golfindia]

Sugar solution is a bad conductor, and the prongs are relatively far apart. I see no reason for the hand wringing. Mil-spec water rated plugs seem ludicrous for such an application and would add serious cost. If one is splashing around in puddles while brewing, I'd think some other form of hazzard mitigation would be a better approach.

 

[augiedoggy]

I bought one of these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/25A-250V-3-P...hash=item4adbb9d5e7:m:mbxcWn9BypTCJ48NOmRovzg a while back to mount onto the end of the hotpod enclosure I used to use for my boil kettle element... never got around to installing it but If my brewing practices were different and I didnt use a pid to completely avoid boil overs by setting it to 207 and then babysitting it past the hotbreak point in manual mode after that and when hops are added, I could see something like this having merit over the twistlock elements I use now... If I had paid a lot of money for my twistlocks I might be more upset that they are not very water tight but thats not the case here.. In another year or two there will be another popular style element with a better connector built in im sure..

Everyones setups and uses vary a bit so the convenience out ways the disadvantages for some and thats the case for me here with the twistlock elements. I actually brew in an unused bedroom so I look at it more like cooking in the kitchen and less like the messy process some use in their garage or driveway with Gas... With electric a person can have total control over boilovers so why not take advantage of that?

 

[MrShake]

Sugar solution is a bad conductor, and the prongs are relatively far apart. I see no reason for the hand wringing. Mil-spec water rated plugs seem ludicrous for such an application and would add serious cost. If one is splashing around in puddles while brewing, I'd think some other form of hazzard mitigation would be a better approach.

Not all liquid in the brewing process is sugar water

 

[MrShake]

Im sure this rating is for the actual plug itself not the mating between plugs...why would you ever submerge a mated set of plug?
Twist locks were developed to keep plugs from getting pulled apart not waterproofing.

I believe you are probably very correct... but they are adamant that I'm wrong HAHA... I'm sure its a language barrier thing

 

[augiedoggy]

So just adding some new elements that have popped up, This one appears to be distributed by someone out of texas, Wonder if its someone from this forum )

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5500W-Heat...d=322757231123&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

This one looks like the Ebrew style element with the brewboss base..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/240V-5500W...d=322762942478&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

For the cost difference here I still thing brewhardware is the better place to buy this one because I know these are available for much less than less than half of what these are being resold for and unless they provide the same warranty and support as brewboss or Brewhardware why pay so much...