Recent content by Joshua618

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you could send me a code for the 5 gallon kegs it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I use it to assist my stove in boiling 5 gallon batches.

Could this be a good alternative to the PWM/SSR combination for controlling a 2000W 120V heating element? http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=597 I am looking to get a simple control for my heating element without using a PID, temperature probe, etc. Just something to dial the...

Could this be a good alternative to the PWM/SSR combination for controlling a 2000W 120V heating element? http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=597 I am looking to get a control for my heating element without using a PID, temperature probe, etc. Just something to dial the heat...

I really like using heatsticks instead of an element mounted in the kettle because I remove the heatstick before I whirlpool.

Can you please post a link to the reviews? Thanks.

I used this for a while in a similar situation. Hooked it up to my electric stove outlet and it allowed me to still use my stove without unplugging it. Plenty of power for electric brewing. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/plug-heatsticks-into-your-stove-outlet-184014/ I later added a 30...

Does anyone have any experience with the Brewer's Best Electric Brew Heater? http://www.southernhomebrew.com/brbeelbrhe.html Yes, I know I can build a much cheaper heatstick. I have built many of them in the past and am currently using a DIY heatstick to brew with. I am using a heatstick...

That was the first thing that I tried (before tightening it more) and it did not work. The original gasket is now deformed, I would have to get a new one.

The gasket that came with the element leaked. After nostalgia's suggestion, I bought a package of gaskets for about $6 from Home Depot. Not sure if it was the same one that he used. It had a few orange gaskets that seemed to be a little bit harder than the original black gasket that came with...

Was it this gasket set? http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100145676/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Which gasket did you get at Home Depot?

I prefer using heatsticks for a few reasons. I don't have to drill a hole in the side of a nice kettle. I think cleaning a heatstick is easier, not sure how you would be able to clean the bottom of the element when it is installed in a kettle. I also like to remove the heatstick at the end of...

What is that stainless piece that holds the heatstick in place on the pot? That looks really cool. I always have trouble keeping heatsticks in the same position.

Joe, Thanks for your replies, I am looking to build one of these soon. Did you stick with the 1/2" vertical copper pipe and how did you seal it up and make some sort of isulating handle at the top end of the pipe where the wire comes out? Were you able to attach a ground wire somewhere?