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If it's electric, you could likely replace the thermostat with a PID. Then you could dial in the temp you want. You would just have to monitor output temp and restrict the flow rate if it was too low (i.e., you are supplying water faster than it can heat it to the set point). You could...

For those that want a knob to control heat on your BK element: You're making this too complicated. Just use one of these: http://www.uxcell.com/solid-state-relay-voltage-resistance-regulator-ssr-40a-25380v-heat-sink-p-230797.html with a 500 kΩ linear-taper pot. I use one for my BK, and...

For those considering building this, I've found a cheaper source for stainless wire than McMaster. Amazon has "Beadalon Round Wire Stainless 26 gauge 20 meter" for like $7 and it's prime eligible, which means it should also ship free with a $25 order. I'll be building my own hop filter later...