Reddit reviews DERNORD 240V 5500W Immersion Ripple Foldback Brewing Water Tubular Heater Element with 1 Inch NPSM Thread White
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Low Watt Density Stainless Steel Immersion Ripple Foldback heating elementProvides 5500w 240v of powerThe shape is to minimize length and maximize heated surfacesEasy to Install and fits most Water Heater Models of AmericanResists dry firing, lime deposits, and sand that would burn out ordinary elements
Should be possible if you can DIY the electrics or know someone who can...
... that's $400 not incl shipping. Still need a bunch of 30A cable at $3/ft, a project box of some sort to mount the SSVR in (I use a $6 toolbox), maybe a chiller.
220 definitely. 5500w element like this one.
Controller like this or similar DIY. I would add a volt/amp meter to get some feedback, like this one. If you have money to spare and want to go top of the line, a controller based on this unit is the most versatile. You also need an SSR and a temp probe, as well as a box, wiring, etc.
As for connecting it up, most triclamp to element kits I've seen are 2". So perhaps an integrated element/1.5" TC like this would be good. Otherwise, a simple adapter like this would work if you have the other parts.
if you haven't already bought the kettle, I'd highly recommend something with tri-clamp adapters like Bru-Gear. Its a little more money up front to buy all the TC fittings but you can completely disconnect everything with minimal effort, including your element, for cleaning. then you can go with the 5500w stainless steel element.
Hey guys, what about this thing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0183KIU1E?psc=1 Will it work for a 12v DC battery bank dump load? Does DC or AC matter as a dummy load?