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Looks to be an easy solution then do away with the supplied nut. , 1 x 1" ss fitting 1 x 1" bsb plug with hole drilled for the cable 1 x double terminal block earth with screw lug screwed directly to 1" ss fitting. :think:

1 2many wrote:Looks to be an easy solution then do away with the supplied nut. , 1 x 1" ss fitting 1 x 1" bsb plug with hole drilled for the cable 1 x double terminal block earth with screw lug screwed directly to 1" ss fitting. :think:

That should work but maybe use a 1" to 1.5" reducer and a 1.5" cap so you have a bit more room for wires.
Or just use the copper ones mac has already done just need another 1" bsp nut to secure it.

Micklum` wrote:

1 2many wrote:Looks to be an easy solution then do away with the supplied nut. , 1 x 1" ss fitting 1 x 1" bsb plug with hole drilled for the cable 1 x double terminal block earth with screw lug screwed directly to 1" ss fitting. :think:

That should work but maybe use a 1" to 1.5" reducer and a 1.5" cap so you have a bit more room for wires.
Or just use the copper ones mac has already done just need another 1" bsp nut to secure it.

There doesn't look like there is enough thread left to put another nut on thats the problem ,if you used one of Macs copper jobs you wont get a nut on. :angry-banghead:

I think with the copper ones you incorporate the nut into the design so you only need one. But happy to be corrected.

I haven't go one in my hands so I was only guessing. It all depends on how long "E" is in macs detail. I was just looking at one of the weld in elements he has. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just use 1 nut like Distillation said.

Micklum` wrote:I haven't go one in my hands so I was only guessing. It all depends on how long "E" is in macs detail. I was just looking at one of the weld in elements he has. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just use 1 nut like Distillation said.

Yes could well do, plenty of time to figure it out anyway, Mac have you got a pick of those ss 1" fittings ?

1 2many wrote: Mac have you got a pick of those ss 1" fittings ?

Which ones? the female BSP socket ?

MacStill wrote:

1 2many wrote: Mac have you got a pick of those ss 1" fittings ?

Which ones? the female BSP socket ?[/quote
There the ones Mac and measurements :handgestures-thumbupleft:

1 2many wrote:There doesn't look like there is enough thread left to put another nut on thats the problem ,if you used one of Macs copper jobs you wont get a nut on. :angry-banghead:

The guard will fit between the nut and the keg, the silicone seal goes inside the keg ;-)

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thanks Mac . Well by looking at that it is going to be very tight for connections by the time you take into account the thread on the element and the plug dosn,t leave much room for a termial block . Mac how many mm of exposed thread is left on the element after tightening , and then how deep will a plug screw in ? Interesting ;-)

If you where going to use a terminal block your going to need a ceramic one that could handle the temp.a bit like this one
Cheers.

1 2many wrote:

MacStill wrote:

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thanks Mac . Well by looking at that it is going to be very tight for connections by the time you take into account the thread on the element and the plug dosn,t leave much room for a termial block . Mac how many mm of exposed thread is left on the element after tightening , and then how deep will a plug screw in ? Interesting ;-)

Personally I wouldnt use a terminal block, I would solder & use heat shrink.

I have an idea for an element guard and know it will work, I might just need "coupla days" to get it sorted ;-)

MacStill wrote:

1 2many wrote:

MacStill wrote:

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thanks Mac . Well by looking at that it is going to be very tight for connections by the time you take into account the thread on the element and the plug dosn,t leave much room for a termial block . Mac how many mm of exposed thread is left on the element after tightening , and then how deep will a plug screw in ? Interesting ;-)

Personally I wouldnt use a terminal block, I would solder & use heat shrink.

I have an idea for an element guard and know it will work, I might just need "coupla days" to get it sorted ;-)

Cool looking forward to it, WTF is your avitar. Shit you have been hacked. :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

OK guys n gals there's only 12 elements left at the special price of 2 x 2400 watt elements express posted for $105, that's a $9 saving on what will be the regular price ;-)

Damn, they went quick. Hopefully this week we will see a bunch of members posting their comments/reviews on them. I know I will be :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Edit]: Oh and pictures. You can never have enough pictures. Will be good to see how others are setting their boilers up to get an idea of what I want to do.

Yeah I knew they'd go pretty quick, a lot of members have been holding off on the others to get these instead.

So much easier if you dont have access to welding gear.

I'm going to pick up a few bits to make a guard today, I'll put a few pics & a little write up here this evening :handgestures-thumbupleft:

MacStill wrote:So much easier if you dont have access to welding gear.

Yep, that's pretty much why I waited...Well, I have access to welding gear, but not the skills required to use them.

MacStill wrote:I'm going to pick up a few bits to make a guard today, I'll put a few pics & a little write up here this evening :handgestures-thumbupleft:

:-D Perfect! Someone will be going by a big copper supplier sometime late this week, might have to give them a shopping list.

Parts needed are

1" BSP flanged backing nut
2" x 1.5" reducer
30mm of 1.5" pipe
1.5" cap
Cable gland.

The new POP (piece of piss) element guard :D