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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-22T07:50:40+00:00

Looking good, @Icefever, and yes, better always have some teflon tape at hańds.

Statistics: Posted by Sunshine — Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:50 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-22T07:20:59+00:00

After an hunt for an element and finishing up in China I ordered one and it came yesterday...

It's a snug fit..I'll need to cut a gasket to be sure, also ptfe tape on the thread.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:20 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-16T15:20:18+00:00

Exciting times!

Statistics: Posted by chill — Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:20 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-16T13:14:47+00:00

My parcel from SDe has arrived...about 20 mins ago..with all my little bits & bobs...all I need now is the element and I'm ready to light the blue touchpaper and retire to a safe distance.

I've checked the two lentil wash's and their nearly done...first one with 5.5kg of sugar SG..1.116..that's now 1.015.
No2 with 5kg sugar..SG..1.094..now 1.010.

The Premium cellar wine I did SG..1.080 and that's now 1.005. The wine may find itself going through first at this rate..

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:14 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T20:56:28+00:00

Aye, the 2.25" elements are a big old fitting, and it usually means you have to fit it higher up the vessel, which means you have to have a larger minimum volume, but you can pick them up cheap as chips from any DIY or plumbing outlet for a few notes.

I was sold for that reason alone, but it means I have to ensure I'm left with 12L in my keg boiler at the end of a run.

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:56 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T18:18:22+00:00

Know what you mean AT...you have the 2.25" I'd work with that after the trouble of finding a 1". There are elements (1") out there (USA, China) that will do the job, just a bugger having to wait until the first week of March for it, although I've had an email today saying it's on it's way .
The more I think about using a 3"x 2" reducer with an end cap the better I like it...maybe something to get my head around later on this year. All I want to do is get this new kit up and running...I've 46 liters to do...looks like I'll have to use the 500..
The next box of bits from SDe are now on UK soil so early next week I'll have them, won't be able to do anything..other than polish them..

That 6" triclamp flange will be a big bugger...don't forget the photos.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:18 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T17:14:20+00:00

Just picked up the latest posts here and it answers some of my queries on the 'beer keg to boiler' thread I started
I was planning to send back the 2 1/4 " threaded element I got and get a 1 " one until like you I couldn't locate one that would fit
So sticking with it and have ordered one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-1-4-BSP-Sta ... 1c412c5b0f

For the top column port I am erring towards a 6" triclamp weld on flange which my Chinese ebay friends supply coupled with one of SDE 6" to 4" reducers
Not the cheapest option but should make cleaning easier on more messy washes

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:14 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T14:07:15+00:00

From my point of view if it has to come from outside the EU it's not worth the hastle and extra tax, etc.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:07 pm

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T10:46:25+00:00

That's right, and I can only assume it's for Canada, Europe and the rest with 240V, I would not know what an American would do with a 240V single phase element.

Statistics: Posted by SDeurope — Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:46 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T10:44:50+00:00

The USA maybe 110 volt, but they sell loads of 220/240 stuff on Amazon/Ebay.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:44 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T10:35:25+00:00

Europe and beyond has 220~240V/50Hz single phase and 400V/50Hz three-phase, however the USA has 110V/60Hz single phase and 220V/60Hz two-phase, as do some other countries abroad. It's not quite as complicated as the mess with the different pipes and threads...

Statistics: Posted by SDeurope — Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:35 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T10:28:18+00:00

Am I right in thinking the rest of Europe has a completely different electrical setup, as in a 110v system, same as the US and getting things like single electric elements shipped from around the EU just isn't practical because it's not the sort of thing generally sold by online shops - other than trade suppliers who expect you to buy volume.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:28 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T09:58:39+00:00

Cheers SDe, I'm sorted now..but maybe in the future for the UK market it would be a lot easier if we could just pop a 3kw element 2" or 2.25" into the boiler. It did get me thinking that maybe a 3"x 2" reducer with an end cap could be converted to take a UK element... just a thought...

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:58 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T09:14:26+00:00

Interestingly the element connector size has never been an issue. 1" BSP seems to be the most prominent all over the planet, which is why the 2" Tri-Clamp to 1" Female Pipe Thread Element Adapter and Element Guard Kit have been made that way.

We already have sold a lot of boiler in Europe and neighboring countries, and never received any feedback concerning problems sourcing fitting elements so far.

The recommended Camco Ripple Ultra Low Watt Density type has a NPT thread, but that does not seem to have been a problem to screw into a BSP FPT (especially with the use of teflon tape, which is recommended anyway).

We currently do not offer any elements ourselves, that's something on the agenda for later on. Of course we can also look into a possible solution for mounting such a 2 1/4" BSP element, but honestly such a thread looks huge and 1" seems to be way more practical. Either way it's not something which we can handle on a short notice, but we are on to it.

Statistics: Posted by SDeurope — Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:14 am

Re: New Shiny......it's here.

2015-02-13T09:56:58+00:00

"The link on AT post was me Mashy"

DOH !!

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:58 am