stevedasleeve
Well-Known Member
I'm making a 1500W heat stick based on http://lovebrewingcompany.com/brewing/diy/heatstick/ picked up all the parts and will build it this weekend. Not having any DIY skills or electrical for that matter I have a couple of questions before I begin! Forgive me if these are idiotic...
1. #6 brass screw, nut, and washer to hook up the ground wire to the chrome/brass sink waste arm -- the washer is stainless, the nut and screw are brass - that's not a problem right? Also any idea on what drill bit size for drilling the hole?
2. There are rubber washers on the element and plastic on the nut that attaches it to the tube. Should I use these or remove them when I apply the epoxy?
3. Searching the web I found one person mixing JB weld with nail polish remover to make it pourable. Do you think this is necessary for a water tight seal i.e is this a good idea or not?
4. The nut I got that attaches the heating element to the sink waste arm has zinc in it. This makes me nervous but what do I know - thoughts?
Cheers and thanks for your comments!
Steve da sleeve
1. #6 brass screw, nut, and washer to hook up the ground wire to the chrome/brass sink waste arm -- the washer is stainless, the nut and screw are brass - that's not a problem right? Also any idea on what drill bit size for drilling the hole?
2. There are rubber washers on the element and plastic on the nut that attaches it to the tube. Should I use these or remove them when I apply the epoxy?
3. Searching the web I found one person mixing JB weld with nail polish remover to make it pourable. Do you think this is necessary for a water tight seal i.e is this a good idea or not?
4. The nut I got that attaches the heating element to the sink waste arm has zinc in it. This makes me nervous but what do I know - thoughts?
Cheers and thanks for your comments!
Steve da sleeve