This seems to work fairly well for me.
It's somewhat electrically isolated and separates the cord from the heating element.
It's not perfect but is much better than your wires just screwed onto the element.
two more pics in next post-
120v element in small boiler
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120v element in small boiler
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Re: 120v element in small boiler
Nice one Bunny .
It would be perfect if you could get that Earth wire connected to the keg .
It would be perfect if you could get that Earth wire connected to the keg .
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Re: 120v element in small boiler
It looks like a 3rd pin for a ground could be added to the heating element.
Drill and tap a shallow hole that aligns with the plug ground.
Put in a screw and cut the head of screw off
Drill and tap a shallow hole that aligns with the plug ground.
Put in a screw and cut the head of screw off
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Re: 120v element in small boiler
That's a great idea shady.
I was surprised by how easily the element drilled and tapped 6-32.
I was surprised by how easily the element drilled and tapped 6-32.
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Re: 120v element in small boiler
Well done Bunny .. now you’re safe 

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Re: 120v element in small boiler
Nice well done
its better to think like a fool but keep your mouth shut,then to open ur mouth and have it confirmed