So I'm working on the logistics of fitting a 14" ripple element into a 12" diameter kettle.
This is an existing kettle so please don't tell me to buy a bigger kettle.
I currently have two 1650 watt (120V) elements from Brew Hardware https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/element1650_tc.htm , But, I'm having scorching issues. The elements are in a Weldless triclamp fitting.
I'm thinking of replacing at least one element with a 5000 watt 240V ripple element. Running on 120V it would be 1350 Watt. http://www.brew-boss.com/ULWD-L6-30...e-Heater-Element-p/htr-5500-ripple-l6-30p.htm
If I get a tri clamp extension https://www.brewershardware.com/1_5...e-Extension-Tube-1_7-OAL.html?category_id=336 I could barely fit a 14" long element into my pot. By my calculations I have 14.3" from the tri clamp extension to the edge of the pot.
Questions:
1. Is there any problems with using an extension piece for a longer element?
2. If the element touches the end of the pot or the bottom of the pot would this cause any problems.
3. Would it be possible for me to put two of these elements in my pot. Rotate one element 45 or 90 degrees so the ripple humps over the other element.
Here is a picture of my kettle with the current elements.
This is an existing kettle so please don't tell me to buy a bigger kettle.
I currently have two 1650 watt (120V) elements from Brew Hardware https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/element1650_tc.htm , But, I'm having scorching issues. The elements are in a Weldless triclamp fitting.
I'm thinking of replacing at least one element with a 5000 watt 240V ripple element. Running on 120V it would be 1350 Watt. http://www.brew-boss.com/ULWD-L6-30...e-Heater-Element-p/htr-5500-ripple-l6-30p.htm
If I get a tri clamp extension https://www.brewershardware.com/1_5...e-Extension-Tube-1_7-OAL.html?category_id=336 I could barely fit a 14" long element into my pot. By my calculations I have 14.3" from the tri clamp extension to the edge of the pot.
Questions:
1. Is there any problems with using an extension piece for a longer element?
2. If the element touches the end of the pot or the bottom of the pot would this cause any problems.
3. Would it be possible for me to put two of these elements in my pot. Rotate one element 45 or 90 degrees so the ripple humps over the other element.
Here is a picture of my kettle with the current elements.