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I tested a backer 2.75kwh kettle element today.
The element is the new type from The Heating Element Company.
The shroud only screws on 3/4 of a turn without it even being installed into a boiler.
To get it to fit a 33L fermenter the fibre washer has to be discarded as it simply won't screw on otherwise.
Everything seemed fine until it got near boiling point.
I was sitting with My back to the boiler soldering some copper fittings when I heard a distinct pop.
I thought perhaps the element had tripped out.
No it was much worse, the shroud had slipped of the element completely.
I managed to turn off the mains switch and hastily put the boiler over the sink to empty the boiling water.
My point is this:
Had I not tested this prior to a real AG brew it would have been a disaster in more ways than one.
I have been using the 40mm locking nuts from Bearingboys.co.uk which are much better than the locknut/shroud that come with the Haden and Backer elements.
My advise is never simply trust something that You assume is fit for purpose.
Had I had the boiler facing the other way I would have been drenched in boiling water/wort.
Christ knows how these are supposed to fit a kettle because quite simply they are **** as standard!
I'm not sure how some of those cheap asda/tesco elements are secured but if they are like these then be careful!
Rant over!
BZ
The element is the new type from The Heating Element Company.
The shroud only screws on 3/4 of a turn without it even being installed into a boiler.
To get it to fit a 33L fermenter the fibre washer has to be discarded as it simply won't screw on otherwise.
Everything seemed fine until it got near boiling point.
I was sitting with My back to the boiler soldering some copper fittings when I heard a distinct pop.
I thought perhaps the element had tripped out.
No it was much worse, the shroud had slipped of the element completely.
I managed to turn off the mains switch and hastily put the boiler over the sink to empty the boiling water.
My point is this:
Had I not tested this prior to a real AG brew it would have been a disaster in more ways than one.
I have been using the 40mm locking nuts from Bearingboys.co.uk which are much better than the locknut/shroud that come with the Haden and Backer elements.
My advise is never simply trust something that You assume is fit for purpose.
Had I had the boiler facing the other way I would have been drenched in boiling water/wort.
Christ knows how these are supposed to fit a kettle because quite simply they are **** as standard!
I'm not sure how some of those cheap asda/tesco elements are secured but if they are like these then be careful!
Rant over!
BZ
