Camco 02965 stainless steel heating element, 5500W, ripple ULWD (optional Tri-Clamp)

Description

My kettle doesn’t have any holes or fittings for elements. How do I attach the heating element assembly?

The heating element can be used as part of a system to form a tight weldless fitting. SimplyPunch a 1-1/4″ hole in your kettle, andsecure the heating element assembly using our recommended additional parts and instructions. For safety, the heating element electrical connection points should be covered with an enclosure. Heating element assembly kits and pre-assembled heating element assemblies are available that include all of the parts you need.

My kettle has a 1″ NPS welded fitting for an element. How do I attach the heating element assembly?

Simply screw the element on to the fitting. Make sure to usePTFE white / Teflon tape on the element threads to ensure a tight, leak-free fit (see this video) and use the included rubber washer on the outside.For safety, the heating element electrical connection points should be covered with an enclosure. Heating element assembly kits and pre-assembled heating element assemblies are available that include all of the parts you need.

My kettle has a Tri-Clamp (sometimes called Tri-Clover) fitting for an element. How do I attach the heating element assembly?

Specify your Tri-Clamp size (either 1.5″ or 2″) when ordering and we’ll include a pre-fitted adapter already screwed on the element threads. To fasten the element to the kettle use a Tri-Clamp clamp and gasket (not included) as you would normally.For safety, the heating element electrical connection points should be covered with an enclosure. See our recommended additional parts and instructions. We recommendsealing on the inside of the enclosure box between the heating element and box cover with the food grade silicone adhesive/sealant (not included).Heating element assembly kits and pre-assembled heating element assemblies are available that include all of the parts you need.Please note that we can only guarantee fit with our tri-clamp adapters. Tri-Clamp adapters sold by others may not fit.

I’m using a different heating element. Why is the base rusting?

If using a different brand of element or the popular Camco 02963 model, the threaded silver coloured base of the heating element is not corrosion resistant and some rust may form on this base if water is left in the kettle for a prolonged period of time. These other heating elements are normally used in electric water heaters that also have a sacrificial anode installed to combat this issue. The anode’s sole purpose is to oxidize first, thereby protecting the heating element base from rusting. Brewing kettles do not have an anode so make sure you do not leave water in the kettle for a prolonged period of time if using a heating element not specifically designed for brewing. This may be exacerbated if you have hard water. Some brewers will install a magnesium anode in the side of their kettle to combat this issue when using a different type of heating element. See this forum thread for some example installations and instructions.

What’s included?

Only the bare heating element is included, with an optional Tri-Clamp adapter. If you require an enclosure, wiring, and plug, see our Heating Element Parts.

Visit our official Heating Element Assemblies product thread in our forum.