Fitting a square flanged heating element to a keg?

[JagCrusher]

Hi Guys,
Did a search but couldn't find any specific info, so...

Has anyone successfully mounted a 'Universal Square Flange' heating element to the side of a keg so as to make a boiler?

I'm wondering about any problems due to the keg side being curved and the mounting flange looks pretty large... did the side of the keg have to be formed/flattened to help sealing or will just gently and evenly tightening the flange bolts work?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Cheers,
Jag

 

[stlbeer]

My advice would be to take it back an get a round threaded heating element. In order to mount the one you have pictured you would have to punch one hole for the element and then either weld 4 studs or punch 4 more holes for mounting bolts.

 

[OMJ]

My advice would be to take it back an get a round threaded heating element. In order to mount the one you have pictured you would have to punch one hole for the element and then either weld 4 studs or punch 4 more holes for mounting bolts.

I agree with stl completely. No reason to reinvent the wheel here. The 1" npt elements work great for so many on this site.

 

[ODI3]

I once saw someone grind down one of those to be round then attach using a tri-clamp.

If your handy with a grinder this may work for you. I will hunt around and see if i can find link

edit:Found it!
http://www.artisan-distiller.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3360