5 Star Weldless Elements

[Jase]

Hi there,

I'm in the market for 2 x 2400 watt elements, and after much searching and researching on this site, I think I've settled on 5 star weldless elements. I noticed a post on their element guards, but thought I'd start a new post discussing their elements.

What's everyones experience with these elements?


Do you have the weldless elements or the weldless elements and guard kit? Are the kits worth the additional $$$s?


I'm happy to consider other brands/suppliers, if people have had good experience with those brands/suppliers.

Cheers,
Jase

 

[mstrelan]

I have the non-weldless element with the guard kit. It's definitely well made and weighs a ton. Rather expensive but seems like it should be better than some of the cheaper options. A friend of mine bought the 3600w and put it in an espresso machine and he says it's way better than the stock element.

 

[Crusty]

Hi there,

I'm in the market for 2 x 2400 watt elements, and after much searching and researching on this site, I think I've settled on 5 star weldless elements. I noticed a post on their element guards, but thought I'd start a new post discussing their elements.

What's everyones experience with these elements?


Do you have the weldless elements or the weldless elements and guard kit? Are the kits worth the additional $$$s?


I'm happy to consider other brands/suppliers, if people have had good experience with those brands/suppliers.

Cheers,
Jase

Worth every penny.
I've got two of these installed on a 50L boiler. Welded 2 x 2" ferules to the keg & simply clamp them on.

 

[Mr B]

I have weldless 3600 and 2400 (2200?) elements and guards.

Top notch, very happy, would buy again (but I dont think I will need to....)

 

[rude]

Worth every penny.
I've got two of these installed on a 50L boiler. Welded 2 x 2" ferules to the keg & simply clamp them on.

Hey Crusty thanks for the photos but being a soc cant see them bigger please

 

[clickeral]

I have the weldless bar one have been using it for 2.5years now with no issues

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Yep, so happy with my 3x of these with guards.

No ragrets!

 

[Crusty]

Hey Crusty thanks for the photos but being a soc cant see them bigger please

 

[Jase]

Finally got a hold of 5 Star after two weeks of trying. Was told that the next lot of elements are at least 5 to 6 weeks, so I'll need to find another option.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Jase

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

My suggestion is wait, they are worth it.

 

[malt junkie]

Finally got a hold of 5 Star after two weeks of trying. Was told that the next lot of elements are at least 5 to 6 weeks, so I want to find another option.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Jase

FTFY

Best suggestion: ring them back and wait the 6 weeks.

Next best : settle for second rate elements and even ebay can find those fairly easily.

 

[Meddo]

Romar?

 

[clickeral]

I also have one of the predecessors to this

http://www.stilldragon.com.au/2400-watt-all-stainless-ultra-low-density-element/

Not sure what wattage you like but
http://www.stilldragon.com.au/3600-watt-all-stainless-element-ultra-low-density/
http://www.stilldragon.com.au/4800-watt-all-stainless-element-ultra-low-density/

Please note this is for a weld in guard setup

http://www.stilldragon.com.au/element-guard-kit/

Though if 5star has any weldless fittings the above elements fit

 

[Jase]

Thanks for all of the reply.

I was planning on ordering the 5Star elements and waiting for 6 weeks.

My wife swung by the brewshop today to pick up some sacks of grain for me and she came home with 2 KK elements!!!!!

If I have learnt anything in this life, it is to NEVER question anything that your wife randomly buys you from a brewshop!!!! Ha ha. Elements sorted. Her final comment was if they are no good, take them back and wait for 6 weeks..... she must listen to me every now and then. Ha ha

Cheers,
Jase

 

[Benn]

Sacks of Grain, Elements, She's a keeper!

 

[tj2204]

Bump!

I'm also in the market for a couple of 2400w weldless elements and was wondering if anyone had used both the Five Star and the 2400w elements from OBS - as they're the 2 kits on my shortlist.

The Five Star certainly looks like the more professional set up, however I'm wondering if they're worth the extra $40 each...

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.