$7: Simplest cheapest element enclosure?

[NoCornOrRice]

I see lots of element enclosures of varying complexities.... why not just cover the back end of the element with a couple coats of liquid electrical tape.... not sure if genius or stupid. Thoughts?

This would obviously not be suitable for applications were the cord might be pulled or stressed in some way.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-Black-Liquid-Electrical-Tape-4-oz-LTB-400/100119178

 

[Bobby_M]

Make sure you have a place to attach the ground wire.

 

[NoCornOrRice]

Definitely!

 

[passedpawn]

Alas, poor NoCornOrRice! I knew him well

 

[NoCornOrRice]

Ok. I'll put a check mark in the "this is a bad idea" column.

 

[passedpawn]

A piece of PVC slipped around the element wiring and then fill it with jbweld was the state of the art back in the day. I did it and I'm still alive. Better than your idea there, which gave me the heebee jeebees.

I have fancy stuff now, but I'm guessing you're not looking for fancy solutions.

 

[matt_m]

sure, as long as you have good life insurance seems like a solid plan.