All Stainless Steel Electric Heating Element

[Matt F]

For those interested in an electric heating source, there is a new, much better option. I have a stainless heating element in my HLT which still has a non stainless base that rusts everytime I use it. Finally someone is selling a completely stainless element that addresses the rust issue. Only $36 for a 5,500 watt 240 volt element. Much lower price than the very cool Blichmann Boil Coil.
http://www.ebrewsupply.com/stainless-el ... aight.html

If you want to go 120v you can. It will run at a much lower wattage. My current rusty element is also 5,500w 240v and I run it at 120v with a typical digital Johnson controller. Just turns it on and off as needed. Can't recommend the electric HLT enough. Add a pump and HERMS and you will be in love.

[bf514921]

I believe brewhardware.com also has started carrying these elements http://www.brewhardware.com

[Matt F]

I believe brewhardware.com also has started carrying these elements http://www.brewhardware.com

True but runs $39 and no free shipping until you hit $299. The one I posted is $36 and free shipping starting at $49. $5 flat rate up to $49.

[Matt F]

Brewer's Hardware does have the cool ripple shape for $45 though.

[whitedj]

I got one from brew hardware with my rims tube. Works well and hasn't rusted yet, although I don't know if that will actually cause issues with the rust in the wort or not.
People used traditional elements for decades and produced good beer.

[Matt F]

After several years my first element rusted through and broke. It was only exposed to water. Hate scrubbing off the rust before each brew.

[bf514921]

I believe the boil coil is all stainless, although a bit more pricey it does come with mounting, shield and 12 ft cable. It is also ultra low watt density. It makes it a pain to install the hop blocker. I like the higher watt density elements for the hot liquor tank, ripple for the boil