Brewing and Distilling Electric Element Assembly

In this video we discuss the assembly of Clawhammer's UPDATED stainless steel electric heating element parts kit for brewing kettles and distillers. The kit is compatible with Clawhammer's 5 and 10 gallon copper stills, 8 gallon stainless steel still, and their single kettle, 10.5 gallon and 20 gallon brew in a bag (BIAB) homebrew systems.
However, the element kit utilizes a standard 1.5 inch ferrule connection so it is compatible with any equipment that has a 1.5 in ferrule port.
To assemble, first screw the element into the threaded ferrule adapter with the ferrule facing away from the screw terminals, as shown in the thumbnail of this video. Next remove the black nut from the cord grip and slide the through cord grip and then the threaded cap then the tubular element housing adapter. Secure the black and white wires to the screw terminals using wire connectors. It does not matter which posts you use for positive and negative wires. Next screw the tubular element housing to the ferrule to npt adapter. After that attach the ground wire using the nut, bolt washers.
Next, fill kettle with water and install element in kettle using silicone gasket and tri-clamp (but do not plug in element). Make sure element /adapter connection does not leak.
Only after you have determined that there are no leaks, proceed with screwing the end cap on, and screw the cord grip in to the end cap and then tightening the cord grip.
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[@Connor-nl3wh]

Note from personal experience:
Only hand tighten the part that you thread the heating element through. I used a wrench and it bent the rubber gasket causing water to leak through. When you set it up for the first time leave water in the kettle overnight. Leave the controller unplugged. The next morning you can unscrew the back of the housing at the cord grip to check for leaks. Use a pencil to push in piece of a paper towel. If it’s wet then you have a leak. Much better to find out with plain water than when you have wort at 170 degrees.

[@johnnyperez2260]

I also learned that lesson the hard way. Wort got in and fried the wires and element. The guys at clawhammer were amazing helping me fix the issue.

[@bobnewhart4318]

Beautiful something like this is exactly what I was looking for

[@adammitchell3462]

I got a self build kit with element from you guys like a year ago,before I could assemble it I broke my leg on motorcycle, I just recently assembled it and the only thing wrong is for some reason,my adapter leaks. It certainly has a gasket and is assembled correctly

[@stroke961]

Send it to africa

[@zenenjoy]

Good information

[@brendanwhite104]

That’s a beast 👍

[@jewishcrackerful]

could this be used to heat an outdoor tub

[@rodbarrientes3876]

What is the size of the heating element treads, can it work on a diy water heater?

[@p.a.arruda1395]

No electrical tape?

[@willcarlson9241]

Does clawhammer supply sell one of those heating element adapters? If not can I get one that would work with their kit elsewhere?

[@updatename6637]

You can get it on Aliexpress

[@willcarlson9241]

@@updatename6637 do you have a link?

[@robertfontaine3650]

What gauge wire is in the kit?

[@bradywalton1357]

Rule of thumb is 12 AWG for 240 V and

[@robertfontaine3650]

@@bradywalton1357 Not a bad rule of thumb but I am far more comfortable with 10AWG, If I am using a high draw element i.e. 5500 watt. volt x amp = watts. I can melt a 12AWG cord pretty quick with enough draw.

[@Ultramagnus718]

Will this element and adapter work on the 120v system?

[@1336kingsville]

Anything 240v won’t work just buy a 120v element

[@davidgradert1002]

Your a wired element. 2:15