Element rust

[brewmcq]

I got rust too! Yayy!

 

[timpoulsen]

I give them a light spray of Pam Olive Oil then wipe clean prior to next use. No rust.

 

[BREWHAEquipmentCo]

I give them a light spray of Pam Olive Oil then wipe clean prior to next use. No rust.

For all those interested, BREWHA Equipment Co has 100% stainless steel 5500W (1500W to be launched by mid October) heating elements. We also offer element only $55/ea for those who already have the cord and housing. And for a limited time, with a purchase of three elements, you can get free shipping anywhere in North America. Click here for details.

 

[sethhobrin]

For all those interested, BREWHA Equipment Co has 100% stainless steel 5500W (1500W to be launched by mid October) heating elements. We also offer element only $55/ea for those who already have the cord and housing. And for a limited time, with a purchase of three elements, you can get free shipping anywhere in North America. Click here for details.

Any low wattage 240V element? I am looking for one around 2000 watts that runs on 240V for a RIMS tube.

 

[Roadie]

We've got over a year on our elements with no rust. We spent an extra couple of bucks for elements with SS bases from brewmation.com and so far so good.

 

[Homer]

I give them a light spray of Pam Olive Oil then wipe clean prior to next use. No rust.

I too have been having pretty good luck with wiping the base down with a bit of Olive oil after cleaning.

 

[sabitu]

I too have been having pretty good luck with wiping the base down with a bit of Olive oil after cleaning.

Same here. I got a little rust the first time I used it but I cleaned it off and applied some olive oil. The base has darkened but I no longer get rust.

 

[jpalarchio]

Any low wattage 240V element? I am looking for one around 2000 watts that runs on 240V for a RIMS tube.

These guys have a 2500 watt one: http://www.southernboystills.com/

 

[BREWHAEquipmentCo]

At present we have the 1500W/120V and 5500W/240V elements.

 

[Black_Z28]

You guys that are getting rust....are you dismantling your setup each time? I haven't seen a bit of rust on mine, and I have no anode or silicone. But, I clean out and remove my element each time. It can't rust if it's dry.

 

[augiedoggy]

You guys that are getting rust....are you dismantling your setup each time? I haven't seen a bit of rust on mine, and I have no anode or silicone. But, I clean out and remove my element each time. It can't rust if it's dry.

My BK never rusted one bit either but I did wipe it with olive oil after the first couple uses... HLT got the same treatment and rusted and kept rusting which is why I replaced it with a brass based one. dpending on how its grounded and the metal composition of surrounding metals it can be a non issue or a big one.