Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
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Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
Question about Chinese 2inch Tri clamp heating elements. Is there such a thing as too cheap. Thinking 2 3kw+ elements and controller.
$36 NZD delivered
NZ$ 36.29 15%OFF | LJXH 2"Tri-clamp(OD63) 220V/380V All SUS304 Electrical Heating Element Immersion Water Heater 3/4.5/6/9/12KW For Water/Oil
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrdAV6n
Versus
$72 NZD delivered.
NZ$ 70.66 | XNEMON 1PC 220V Tri-clamp 2 OD64 Heater SS304 Electric Water Heater Heater Element 280mm 4.5 kW
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLhhUqb
Or then there is a one with a filter (may be better for reducing scorching?
About $150 NZD Delivered .
NZ$ 108.28 | Set 220V/3000W Nano - Quartz Electric Heater with 4000W Voltage Regulator , 2" OD64mm Clamp . Distillation, Heater for beer.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK6DUKx
Thoughts?
$36 NZD delivered
NZ$ 36.29 15%OFF | LJXH 2"Tri-clamp(OD63) 220V/380V All SUS304 Electrical Heating Element Immersion Water Heater 3/4.5/6/9/12KW For Water/Oil
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrdAV6n
Versus
$72 NZD delivered.
NZ$ 70.66 | XNEMON 1PC 220V Tri-clamp 2 OD64 Heater SS304 Electric Water Heater Heater Element 280mm 4.5 kW
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLhhUqb
Or then there is a one with a filter (may be better for reducing scorching?
About $150 NZD Delivered .
NZ$ 108.28 | Set 220V/3000W Nano - Quartz Electric Heater with 4000W Voltage Regulator , 2" OD64mm Clamp . Distillation, Heater for beer.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK6DUKx
Thoughts?
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
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Without running yet them i would happily buy the denrod over the lxhj for the 15% price difference
That quartz one looks cool, basically a like light globe i think. I cant see it being much different to the regular ultra low watt density elements - you would have to math some square areas to work out if it has more or less than a ulwd one. It certinally is much shorter than a ulwd and -might- be easier to clean, but looks a bit on the fragile side, esp considering the source...
Edit - do you have a spare 6kw available in your RV? (saw your sig lols)
Consider the ones i posted, each loop can be hooked to a 10a 220v power point, much easier on wiring/circuits/controllers
Without running yet them i would happily buy the denrod over the lxhj for the 15% price difference
That quartz one looks cool, basically a like light globe i think. I cant see it being much different to the regular ultra low watt density elements - you would have to math some square areas to work out if it has more or less than a ulwd one. It certinally is much shorter than a ulwd and -might- be easier to clean, but looks a bit on the fragile side, esp considering the source...
Edit - do you have a spare 6kw available in your RV? (saw your sig lols)
Consider the ones i posted, each loop can be hooked to a 10a 220v power point, much easier on wiring/circuits/controllers
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
Oh, this will be for a home based setup next year, since I'm back in a house. We have a new fuse board and I will be Distilling within a few meters of my fuse box (which I just had replaced/upgraded) so I can put in a high amp circuit if needed.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
also, this element looks pretty good.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965868589.html
Longer so more surface area, so less chance of a scorch?
and Distillex which people seem to like?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965868589.html
Longer so more surface area, so less chance of a scorch?
and Distillex which people seem to like?
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Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
I think no matter where in the world a person buys a heating element, I believe the majority on the market are made in China. Ordering directly will likely save a few bucks. Distillex is a worthy store with good products.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
OK, I have two of these on the way and a controller.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3296586 ... 4c4dZlGpqp
Will report how they go.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3296586 ... 4c4dZlGpqp
Will report how they go.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
They are three 1000W elements, so if an element blows but doesn't leak, you should still be able to finish the run.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
Yes, that's what I like about them, they are also longer with more pipes than many others so more surface area should equal less chance of any scorching.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
Also, if you are handy with electronics and your controller blows, you can wire them for 333W, 500W, 1000W, 1500W, 2000W and 3000W....or you could just use switches instead of a controller.
Re: Chinese elements, how cheap is too cheap?
That is an awesome idea. I have a controller coming but interesting to know I could wire them seperately.