Dumb move - help

[gsugg]

So I'm building a new still. 30 gallon with 32 inch high sides. I already had a 5500 watt heating element; controller and amp meter off ebay for electric control. Going to use an adapter in side of pot. Also got 36 inch high 2 inch column and a 1/4 coil 1 foot long to use in copper packed mesh column with individual controls for cooling coil for CM side, and 48 inch liebig product condenser. I went and was so interested in getting the vapor cone on I put a 1/4 copper wire at top of pot for extra strength and solder surface for vapor cone. I forgot to install the heating element. So I'm guessing I'm using propane on this one unless somebody has a good idea on mounting the 5500 watt element with vapor cone on and over 3 foot reach to get to inside of where element would be. Any ideas would be appreciated. (Not that it helps, but the vapor cone went on beautifully!!)

[Expat]

Soft solder or weld a 2" triclamp fitting low down on the keg wall, then get a TC element adapter. You'll be able to remove your element anytime for cleaning or replacement.

[nuntius01]

Soft solder or weld a 2" triclamp fitting low down on the keg wall, then get a TC element adapter. You'll be able to remove your element anytime for cleaning or replacement.

yep, this is probably the easiest. still dragon makes a nice set up for a 2" triclamp too.

[zapata]

I put one of these on through the intact neck of a keg. You ain't screwed.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/2etc4s.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
They sell everything individually or in smaller "kits" if you dont need everything. Even the right solder and flux for ss/cu work.

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

I love that place. Brewhardware is my LHBS. Stop there on my way home from work. Bobby, the owner, super helpful and nice guy. Always takes care of me.

[ben stiller]

Like the others said. You didn't totally screw up. Just punch a hole and solder a fitting in and you are good to go. Granted it would have been easier before but hell that is the kind of thing I would do in my excitement.