dogslapbrewery
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Im setting up a single element brew kettle, I've already got my gfci line installed with the proper amps/voltage, control unit is pieced together and will be arriving shortly. Planning on going with a 5000-5500 watt element for average of 8-14 gallon boils. I was thinking about the blichmann boilcoil but it's pretty pricey and the largest I can fit into my kettle is their 5000w version. I'm also concerned about the availability of this coil years down the road. Definitely would like to lean towards something that allows me to disconnect the cable for easy cleaning and will be available through multiple distributors which leads me towards a tri clamp element with the 3 prong plugs right on it. They seem to be available for around 50-60 bucks on amazon but I'm leery of quality, Brewboss offers this style element with all the installation equipment for 150 which is only 30 bucks cheaper then blichmann but it would give me tri clamp compatibility which I feel will be around forever and easy to source replacement elements. Is the advantage of being able to quick remove the element and cable worth the extra amount? Being my first step into the electric community I'm asking for experience and first hand knowledge of the different elements, what works best pros/cons?
Cheers!
Cheers!