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New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:54 pm

New milk can boiler arrived today.....Image

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Got to sort element out....think I'll stick with a 3kw...that way no problem with the leckey... ;)
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Mash » Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:28 pm

Nice. 3kw will get there. Might be more gentle which isn't a bad thing.

My immersion tank has a 3KW element and it is 200 odd litres

Perhaps think about a nice foamy jacket for it.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby ikonos » Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:29 pm

Thats really nice, happy new boiler Ice.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Easydrinker » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:13 pm

That really does look good.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:48 am

mashy wrote:Nice. 3kw will get there. Might be more gentle which isn't a bad thing. My immersion tank has a 3KW element and it is 200 odd litres
Perhaps think about a nice foamy jacket for it.


It has to be a 3kw really Mashy, I'm not fooling around with anything bigger, not worth the bother.. ;)

ikonos wrote:Thats really nice, happy new boiler Ice.

Cheers mate...it's nice bit of kit..

Easydrinker wrote:That really does look good.
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Thin wallet Robert??? my buggers thin now :D and I ain't finished buying, ...I need to put another order in today for a few bits & bobs that I'll need.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Mash » Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:46 am

Icefever wrote: It has to be a 3kw really Mashy, I'm not fooling around with anything bigger, not worth the bother..


Absolutely agree. There is no need.

There is nothing like a bit of new stainless to lift the spirits :D
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby fuf » Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:36 am

Nice one BJ, I hope all goes well for your project.Image
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:55 pm

fuf wrote:Nice one BJ, I hope all goes well for your project.Image


The only project I seem to have at the present time Fuf......is spending smegging money...Image

Never mind I am enjoying it.....Image
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Admiral Toad » Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:04 pm

Must say even though I've acquired 2 kegs now I'm tempted. The cleaning through the removable lid particularly appeals

What's the crack with the element arrangements?
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Runningman » Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:05 pm

Hey Ice
That's a beautiful piece of kit that boiler. What's its quantity and if its not to cheeky what was the approx. cost of the beast. any offers really appreciated.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:53 am

Admiral Toad wrote:Must say even though I've acquired 2 kegs now I'm tempted. The cleaning through the removable lid particularly appeals

What's the crack with the element arrangements?


The lid is great Admiral, no problem at all getting your arm in to clean. Fitting the element will be simples....I bought the Guard kit....just use a 2" Triclamp.
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The boiler is 50 liters RM...so now I'll do 2x25 wash's, bang them straight in.
I'm waiting on 2x23 liter lentil wash's at the moment, their a week old now just waiting for them to clear. I was going to do a double run with the T500 but I think I'll wait for the box of bits that I ordered yesterday from SDe and pop my cherry on the new kit.

The cost of the boiler and a couple of bits of kit came to just under 400 euros.
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Admiral Toad » Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:35 am

Hi Ice

So what 3KW element fits the element guard kit ?

Yes sorted scrubbers see my post on 'SD bubble plates results so far'
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:00 am

Admiral Toad wrote:Hi Ice

So what 3KW element fits the element guard kit ?

Yes sorted scrubbers see my post on 'SD bubble plates results so far'



I bloody hope it fits I'm going to take just the fitting down to Screwfix this Sat and ask if I can try one of their elements in it...if alls ok I'll buy one.

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

Postby Admiral Toad » Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:36 pm

Ok let's us know how you get on
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Re: New Shiny......it's here.

Postby Icefever » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:50 pm

Got a problem... :( the element boss is 1" BSP...phoned Screwfix they don't do any..been on line for a couple of hours, phoned 3 suppliers all to no avail. One place said they can build a custom one but it's the cost. >:(

It seems that you have to use a element for a stainless boiler, the ones at Screwfix states copper tanks only.

I've found this one Here
It's in Beijing but you are covered by Amazon...unless I can come up with one in the UK I'll have to give this one a punt... ???
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