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120v element in small boiler

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:20 pm
by bunny
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.
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two more pics in next post-

Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:20 pm
by bunny
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Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:26 pm
by jonnys_spirit
Are those bananas?

Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:31 am
by Yummyrum
Nice one Bunny .
It would be perfect if you could get that Earth wire connected to the keg .

Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:29 am
by shadylane
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

Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:46 pm
by bunny
That's a great idea shady.

I was surprised by how easily the element drilled and tapped 6-32.
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Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:46 pm
by Yummyrum
Well done Bunny .. now you’re safe :thumbup:

Re: 120v element in small boiler

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:04 am
by dukethebeagle120
Nice well done