Ultimate Heatstick 240 Volt

[mnHawk8]

Thanks airbalancer.

 

[Layne]

Dude!
Thats brilliant!

 

[conpewter]

I like the portability of this, I might do this for my next system (1 vessel, BIAB, no-chill). It would make it easier to use a immersion chiller when I want to (IPAs) and also allow me to heat water in other things for random other projects. Just seems overall more versatile.

 

[hodgeswalt]

ScubaSteve and other builders: Sorry to hijack this thread, but would it be possible to post a McMaster part # list for the heat stick using tri-clover parts? What I don't want to do is have a garage full of parts that I "thought" would do the build!
Wespectfully,
Walt

 

[Jester]

Looking at this again, you could do an all triclover version too. You wouldn't have to tap the endcap for the element, you could just drill a hole and use a weldless kit.

Has anyone tried an all triclover version? I am getting ready to become an apartment brewer and I need to convert everything over to electric. This seems like the best way without permanently altering my equipment. Thank you in advance.

 

[CoalCracker]

Digging up an old thread, instead of drilling or tapping anything, couldn't you just thread the element into a 1.5"x 1" female triclover? I know they are a bit different thread designs but heard you can thread the element in pretty far and is water tight.

 

[Bugaboo]

Did one of these but slightly different. Here's the link: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/triclamp-heatstick-392172/#post4932279

 

[user 29649]

Looks good, I like the design.
Mike

 

[wyzazz]

Very nice design! I've still yet to use mine (airbalancer welded one up for me a year or two ago) but I just actually got my larger kettle all setup so it will see use very soon! Thanks again airbalancer!

 

[ArmOnFire]

Hi Airbalancer,
Did you just bend the element so it would fit inside the keg?
Are the elements robust enough that it won't compromise the integrity of it?
Thanks,
Dan C

 

[conpewter]

Still love this thing Wondering if I can do a weldless version somehow though hmm.