Thedutchtouch
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As the title says, I'm debating between using a hot pod (or DIY enclosure) style element where I can use a standard screw in element (with SS base) such as https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/etc4s.htm or one of the newer triclamp-based elements like the one from brewhardware or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KCJX8W/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Assuming we're only talking about triclamp elements, using a welded/soldered triclamp ferrule and not weldless screw-in installs here, the pro to the enclosure with a screw in element is the elements are a bit cheaper, but con being they require an enclosure (which cancels out the element cost savings at least at first) and the pro to the TC elements are they're a cleaner install, con being they're more expensive to replace, so...
how often do you replace your elements? do you even have to replace them at all (assuming you don't accidentally dry fire or something)if brewing 100-200 gal/year in 5-10 gal batches? any thoughts i've missed here or is it a wash and, as most homebrewers like me do, i'm overthinking it and could go either way?
and i know heating elements have been around forever and there's a lot of solid reviews of various elements, anyone have long term experience with the TC based elements?
Assuming we're only talking about triclamp elements, using a welded/soldered triclamp ferrule and not weldless screw-in installs here, the pro to the enclosure with a screw in element is the elements are a bit cheaper, but con being they require an enclosure (which cancels out the element cost savings at least at first) and the pro to the TC elements are they're a cleaner install, con being they're more expensive to replace, so...
how often do you replace your elements? do you even have to replace them at all (assuming you don't accidentally dry fire or something)if brewing 100-200 gal/year in 5-10 gal batches? any thoughts i've missed here or is it a wash and, as most homebrewers like me do, i'm overthinking it and could go either way?
and i know heating elements have been around forever and there's a lot of solid reviews of various elements, anyone have long term experience with the TC based elements?
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