TheFlyingBeer
Well-Known Member
I am making progress with the design of my fully electric HERMS setup and am trying to finalize the heater element design.
I will be utilizing tri-clamps throughout as much as possible in an attempt to do away with screw threads for good.
Below is the proposed 5500W element design for both my HLT and my BK.
I will drill a 1-1/2" tri-clamp cap and slide it down the element then silver solder or braze it to the top of the threads. I have noticed corrosion on the element threads already, I believe they are galvanized. The drilled section up to the element will be filled with some silicone sealant to keep the galvanization away from my liquor or wort.
I haven't determined what kind of enclosure I will use for the wiring, most likely a single or double-gang outdoor junction box.
A 1-1/2" Ferrule will be soldered or brazed onto the keg to mount the element to. The BK and HLT will be nearly identical, my HERMS HEX pot will use a 2500W element.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
3/5/11 Update...
Final design:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/#post2574035
Results:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/index2.html#post2675846
3/6/11 Update
Element mounted to keg:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/index2.html#post2709094
I will be utilizing tri-clamps throughout as much as possible in an attempt to do away with screw threads for good.
Below is the proposed 5500W element design for both my HLT and my BK.
I will drill a 1-1/2" tri-clamp cap and slide it down the element then silver solder or braze it to the top of the threads. I have noticed corrosion on the element threads already, I believe they are galvanized. The drilled section up to the element will be filled with some silicone sealant to keep the galvanization away from my liquor or wort.
I haven't determined what kind of enclosure I will use for the wiring, most likely a single or double-gang outdoor junction box.
A 1-1/2" Ferrule will be soldered or brazed onto the keg to mount the element to. The BK and HLT will be nearly identical, my HERMS HEX pot will use a 2500W element.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
3/5/11 Update...
Final design:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/#post2574035
Results:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/index2.html#post2675846
3/6/11 Update
Element mounted to keg:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heater-element-design-217575/index2.html#post2709094