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  • #1

    Urn element replacement

    Looks like the Urn element gave up the ghost, So I will be replacing the element tomorrow.

    Anyone know where I can pick up a new element?

    I know less than nothing about elements so not sure if it could be something else, boil dry? anyone know how to verify it it is the element that's busted?
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  • #2
    Seen some on Takealot I belive. Otherwise maybe builders or the like might have.
    There once was a man from Nantucket.
    Who brewed his beer in a bucket.
    He put the wort into there,
    to cut down on the air.
    Then drank it all up like a muppet.

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    • #3
      I have less than "less than nothing"
      The Problem With The World Is That Everyone Is A Few Drinks Behind.!

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      • #4
        Get a cheap multimeter to check it first. Worthy investment. Or connect power wires direct to element, turn on at plug for a few seconds, then unplug and check if it's warm
        Cheers,
        Lang
        ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        "Dudddde...Hold my beer!".... ; "I wonder what will happen if I ...."

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Langchop View Post
          Get a cheap multimeter to check it first. Worthy investment. Or connect power wires direct to element, turn on at plug for a few seconds, then unplug and check if it's warm
          yep, especially if you've still got an integrated thermostat or if the urn controller has a overload switch still installed?

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          • #6
            Tested that first. Its dead as a door nail. It doesnt heat up at all. builders is a bust but looks like okovango electrical isnthebplace.

            Will also get a multimeter while there thanks for the tip

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            • #7
              Sucks.. time for an upgrade? [emoji23]

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              • #8
                Originally posted by PaBz0r View Post
                Sucks.. time for an upgrade? [emoji23]
                haha with the amount of money I spent on the DIY, I would be lying if I didnt say the Grainfather would have been cheaper...

                But Anyways.. just a final update on this. you can get a replacement element from Brights hardware in CPT for R287.00.

                and lastly the reason why I burned out my element is due to crush size.. you know how everyone says finer is better with Biab..

                Well I guess up too a point that is the case but after if you have to much flour it will bury your element lead to a burned out element. I spent litterally two minutes calibrating my mill this morning and no issues.. I also feel like my system is running better.

                Anyways.. we brew on.. my hefe is busy mashing!!

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                • #9
                  ....and? .... was brewday a success?
                  The Problem With The World Is That Everyone Is A Few Drinks Behind.!

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                  • #10
                    Mill gap needs to be slightly tighter for wheat. Some of the kernels came through whole. I ended up mashing for 2 hours to get my pre-boil SG on the dot.

                    System ran significantly better, element came out perfectly clean, a huge suprise for a hefe.

                    Going forward I will mill wheat and barley seperate.

                    One day in the distant future I will make a hefe that Im happy with.

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