3600w sickle heater for 1V 100L BIAB ?

[buckerooni]

Looks like the guys at 5star are out of elements at the moment ( http://www.5stardistilling.net/weldless-3600w-element-guard/ ) and then saw these on ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-6KW-240VAC-Bolt-On-Sickle-Heating-Element-for-Hot-Water-Systems-Part-2857H-/141722918948

With the correct amp plugs, can these be used instead - anything to be concerned about?

 

[Crusty]

I'd give them a call if you haven't already. The website isn't always up to date & I've just ordered another $600.00 + worth of gear & it was all listed as out of stock on the website. I just rang & Sue took my order, sent me an invoice & its on it's way already. The 5 star elements are ultra low density too & the quality would most certainly leave that ebay one listed for dead.

 

[Moog]

I used one of those copper ones for a year in my 100L pot, no problems.
I've now upgraded it to one from Romar elements, only cos its a bit easier to clean

 

[buckerooni]

I'd give them a call if you haven't already. The website isn't always up to date & I've just ordered another $600.00 + worth of gear & it was all listed as out of stock on the website. I just rang & Sue took my order, sent me an invoice & its on it's way already. The 5 star elements are ultra low density too & the quality would most certainly leave that ebay one listed for dead.

Thanks for the tip, turns out the 3600w elements are 2 weeks away.

 

[buckerooni]

I used one of those copper ones for a year in my 100L pot, no problems.
I've now upgraded it to one from Romar elements, only cos its a bit easier to clean

Interesting - just checked out their website - was it the 'Double Ring Brewing Element' you went for? Can I ask what spec/how much?

Although I'm going to be heating 80L (as fast!) so I need to get 4200w + which will require 20A, and as I understand it going beyond 15A gets alot more expensive.

 

[buckerooni]

I've now upgraded it to one from Romar elements, only cos its a bit easier to clean

interesting. easier to clean - why is that?

 

[Maheel]

i would be getting a 1' BSP thread in element not the HWS ones that need 4 holes.

use a 1" nut on the inside on your boiler and its a easy install

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOT-WATER-TANK-SCREW-TYPE-HEATING-ELEMENT-3600W-1-BSP-/272004827051?hash=item3f54c047ab:g:WXoAAOxyzfNRxSJd