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From Anthony on Brewboard: The non-shiny elements are most likely Incoloy elements. There are some pictures here. +1 on the zinc thing, I use a regular high-density element in my HLT and I think some of the zinc on that one is already starting to flake off.

Here is one reply from George Schmidt our moderator on brewboard. I totally respect his opinion: I don't remember what my element was made of. It was never shiny like the 1500W high-density I have for my heat stick, but was dark gray from the start. I'd have to seriously question his setup...

Thanks Nies for your reply regarding the PID/SSR. I finally have decided to go with one on the Auberins website. Picked up the 25 amp SSR, heat sink, and a thermocouple to go along with it. I am not sure I quite understand your question. I will not be doing the RIMS to start off with. Maybe...

I have been told that one should go with the low density or extra low density element when boiling the wort. Here is the element that I am waiting on in the mail that others from brewboard have recommended: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/water-heater-element-02953.jpg...

Hey guys. It would be cool if I could get together with someone to do all grain. Walter offered for me to come by when he brews on Monday evening, but I work MON-FRI evenings. I am off SAT & SUN. Is anyone doing electric brewing? I am in the conceptualizing stages now and about ready to go buy...

Did you use the low density designed element?

Does anyone have any wiring diagrams of their work??? I am rethinking the 3 tank setup and maybe just using two tanks instead (leaving out the HLT) and heating up HLT water in BK transferring with pump to MLT since I think that the scorching may not be an issue. With the 3rd tank I am...

So you need an automobile DC battery to run your wiper motor? Do you have any pics of your setup? especially the mixer and how you attached to the motor and drive? You built the paddle out of the dip tube? I have been thinking it would come to good use. I almost threw it out last weekend. My...

Thanks Keiths for your input! Why did you decide to got with the 1/32 vs the 1/16 PID? Do you find the two displays not necessary? For the mixer I was considering just using an old 1/2" drill. I don't think it would burn out the motor. Has anyone thought about doing this? What type of motors...

When I go looking for a PID controller I don't know which model to choose. I think I want to go with the 240 volt 4500 watt heating element. Can anyone advise me with which PID controller(s) to pick? Prices vary and I don't know how to sort through the various models. Also, for the thermocouple...

Hello from Jax, Fl. I am new to home brewing. Started several months ago. I have gotten some batches under my belt now(brown ale, budweiser clone, wheat beer, oatmeal stout, grand cru, and a christmas ale). I want to start getting in to all-grain and I am working on getting together the...

Considering using electric in all 3 kettles (HLT, MLT, and boiling kettle). I would add a mixer to the MLT and boiling kettle to prevent scorching. The element in the MLT would only be needed to maintain the temperature. I thinking of this setup instead of doing the RIMS or HERMS. Has anyone...