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Looking for a 3500w element

Discussion in 'Electric Brewing' started by hrafnkell, Mar 3, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    hrafnkell

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 3, 2012
    I'm already using the 5500w camco ultra low watt density element in my brewery, but now I am making a smaller system for a friend and I'm trying to source a ~3500w element with similar watt density per square inch.

    I've been looking at these:
    http://amzn.to/zXVlDP

    Is the watts per square inch comparable to the 5500w elements most people are using?
     
  2. #2
    wilserbrewer

    BIAB Expert Tailor  

    Posted Mar 4, 2012
    FWIW....lots of folks use high watt density elements, myself included......camco makes a 3500 watt high density.....I guess lower the better
     
  3. #3
    rilewedge

    Member

    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 23, 2018
  4. #4
    hrafnkell

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 4, 2012
    I strongly disagree. I've scorched my beer really badly using hwd 4500w elements. Undrinkable, even for dark beers. Tasted like burn porridge.
     
  5. #5
    wilserbrewer

    BIAB Expert Tailor  

    Posted Mar 5, 2012
    hmmm...thanks for the feedback, I have only been using the 2000w 120v without issue.

    Haven't had any burnt porridge in a while, but lets assume not too tasty:mug:
     
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