Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:04 pm
can i use heating elements from some other water heater thing? if not than where on the net is the cheapest place to order them (i am in canada)
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Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:20 pm
I just walk into Home Depot or Lowe's and pay ~$10.00 USD for a 120V 1500W element... Even the most expensive 240V elements are only in the ~$30.00 USD range with most of them under ~$20.00 USD...
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:34 pm
beat me to it RAD.
i dont use them, but ive seen them at home depot for those prices.
i dont use them, but ive seen them at home depot for those prices.
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:52 pm
Also, try to get the Ultra Low Density one if you can.
It looks like a doubled up wiggly snake.
squidd
It looks like a doubled up wiggly snake.
squidd
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:07 pm
$10! Wow that's cheap you yanks got it alright geez
What about those of us who have a keg which isn't flat on the bottom (wait, are you intending on putting this element inside the still?) and need to use a burner, any ideas where to get one in Australia?
What about those of us who have a keg which isn't flat on the bottom (wait, are you intending on putting this element inside the still?) and need to use a burner, any ideas where to get one in Australia?
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:16 am
One what? keg,element or burner?hacker wrote:$10! Wow that's cheap you yanks got it alright geez
What about those of us who have a keg which isn't flat on the bottom (wait, are you intending on putting this element inside the still?) and need to use a burner, any ideas where to get one in Australia?
Elements can be got from any electrical outlet at about $25.00 + and burners can be got from any BBQ place, Bunnings or camping supplies. Even BCF has them. 3 ring banjo for about $35.00.
Kegs I get from the tip for about $5.00 ea
scarecrow
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:27 am
Which State are you in Scarecrow?
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Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:53 am
ok cool; how do i go about getting a gas bottle? same place as above? where do you get em filled? same as above lol?
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:58 pm
you can get propane from a grocery store here in the states. i dont know why you would need propane with an electric element 
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dont take this personally, but it sounds like you need some more reading and research. we all do at some point.
these elements are not the hot plate types, they are elements for hot water heaters. they would be internal. but if you use propane, you wont be using electic heat. you got some basic things that need worked out. read on my friend....
.dont take this personally, but it sounds like you need some more reading and research. we all do at some point.
these elements are not the hot plate types, they are elements for hot water heaters. they would be internal. but if you use propane, you wont be using electic heat. you got some basic things that need worked out. read on my friend....
Re: Cheapest way to aquire heating elements?
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:57 pm
Usually confusion or panic, sometimes disbelief.olddog wrote:Which State are you in Scarecrow?
I'm in far, far, far northern NSW. If I stand out the front and have a squirt, I'd be pissin' into Qld.
PS. hacker, your startin' to scare me.
scarecrow