Recent content by cjp4627

The route has already been taken. There were many events that led me to where I am. I am happy with what I have at this point. I can still use the heatstick in any setup in have in the future. The only thing I have that would not be reusable is the keg itself.

I for sure was not using a ULWD element. When I built this rig three years ago, people swore up and down that you couldn't scorch a batch with the element I had. I was beyond frustrated with everything I read online and went my own route. I installed an external silicone stick on heating pad...

I understand. I didnt wait at all before I went the other way so it wasn't a determining factor overall. I would still be interested to know the answer to my question though. Could I add a 2" 45° triclamp fitting to the end of the hotrod? That would keep the unit flexible for the future if I...

I did know about the bends that you can put in them. I actually sent an email last weekend to you about doing something like that but never heard back.

Thanks!

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I do agree that the cost is higher than other options. This setup offer so much flexibility though. I looked hard at the Hot Rod but didn't like how tall it was and the fact that the element was on able to be installed at 90° angle. I brew in corny keggle and it is only 9" wide. With the hotrod...

It was silver solder with some generic flux from home depot. It seems really well adhered. The resistance is too low to measure with my standard ohm meter. I will post up finished pictures in a few hours.

Ground lug soldered in place. I used some generic flux and silver solder.

Hey guys, Just got all the parts for this build from StillDragon. About $120 invested with the heating element and all the fittings. Still need to do the electrical stuff. Will be soldering a ground lug in the 2"45° fitting. Fits my corny keg kettle perfect. I am using a 240v 2000w HWD element...

Anyone know of a good source to but UL1007 or UL1015 hook up wire in reasonable quantities? I am thinking somewhere between 10 and 25ft minimum order per color. I am looking for some 16ga, 18ga, and 12ga. Smallest the is available through the well known channels is 100-250ft. There has to be...

I work for a pump OEM and I can tell you that the codes designed to protect the equipment/property/operator do exist and are nearly as stringent as an NEC code. As an example, for submersible pumps, it is against code to draw more than 12 amps through any pump with a NEMA 6-15 plug cap. That...

There is a huge problem with counterfit breakers in this country right now. The off shore knock offs do not work correctly and along with most likely not offering any real gfi protection, they are a huge fire hazard. These companies go through a lot of trouble to make their junk breakers look...

I've been traveling with work quite a bit and haven't been able to order a set yet. I plan to do it within a few weeks though.

This is an extremely inaccurate statement. Frictional losses are cumulative and not based on the most restrictive point in the system. If you changed to a 3/8" system, the dynamic head of the system would skyrocket and the performance would plummet. Spreading information like this is misleading...