DIY custom element guards.

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby TassieStiller » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:15 pm

I could, but postage to and from the southernmost state would probably be a bit of a bitch ;-)
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby olds98 » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:13 pm

Great guard !!!! quick question how did you fit off your earth ??


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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:15 pm

Not that I can recommend it but my earth is riveted to the copper reducer :scared-eek:
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby vooharmy » Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:44 pm

When did you get your cord from mac?

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby vooharmy » Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:54 pm

Anyone want to take a pic of their elements wiring. Im pretty sure ive figured out the details, just wanna make sure. 105v until the 16mm gland then 90v.

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:31 pm

vooharmy wrote:When did you get your cord from mac?

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I didnt, the nurse took it when I was born :scared-eek:
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby olds98 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:09 am

Lol...cheers McStill. That's what I was going to do.
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby vooharmy » Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:07 am

Measurement is off on 50mm end cap. You mean 36mm?

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:45 pm

The measurement is not off, you need to look at the original post. :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead:
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby bear74 » Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:45 pm

now that is a great tutorial mate! cheers!
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V 1.1-2

Postby MacStill » Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:22 pm

Here's a new version that's a little simpler & cheaper to put together :handgestures-thumbupleft:

2 X 50mm caps + 60mm of 50mm pipe + 2 rivets + a cable gland = $12 :happy-partydance:

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby Hopie89 » Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:06 pm

Hi Macstill, I'm in WA and currently building my still, will be looking to grab 3 elements off you in the not too distant future, just wondering where you get your 50mm end caps from, it seems you can find them for a lot cheaper than I can.
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:08 pm

parkwood hardware, canning vale ;-)
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Sun May 11, 2014 9:05 pm

post removed, bum steer.... dunno what I was thinking :violence-smack:

edit: might as well say something useful 8-}

Any newbies that want to make these "I MUST STRESS" you need to earth your cord to the guard for this to be safe :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: V 1.1-2

Postby dropbear » Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:21 pm

MacStill wrote:Here's a new version that's a little simpler & cheaper to put together :handgestures-thumbupleft:

2 X 50mm caps + 60mm of 50mm pipe + 2 rivets + a cable gland = $12 :happy-partydance:

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Hey Mac how do you screw in or unscrew your element? It looks like you have the hex of the element inside enclosure which is riveted closed
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:34 pm

Using this method you screw the element in first then wire it up, then you enclose the connections with the rivets :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby dropbear » Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:34 pm

MacStill wrote:Using this method you screw the element in first then wire it up, then you enclose the connections with the rivets :handgestures-thumbupleft:


oh ok, so once it's in its in :think:

I was hoping to use the same elements on my boiler as well as my brew pot. guess I should go for the guards on your website. how much is shipping to sydney for 2 guards?
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby MacStill » Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:41 pm

When we have them in stock shipping is $15 express or around $10 for snail mail, new stock should be available in about 3 weeks.

I dont know what's going on with these FSD guards, I think people are collecting them as we cannot ever seem to order enough ;-)

Usually I dont answer enquiries on the forum, if you wish to pre order you can contact us here HERE

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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby scythe » Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:09 pm

On a slightly related note, how long are people making the power cord for their elements?

long enough to reach the ground or a good 2m or so to plug into the wall/contorller?
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Re: DIY custom element guards.

Postby rumdidlydum » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:05 pm

Ideally you want as short as possible to the power outlet. But if you don't have the luxury of different circuit outlets you will need to use an extension cord anyway.
Only if you will draw more than what your elements need :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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