Need a Source for a Thermal Well
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:32 pm
by Big Tex
Guys,
I'm planning on upgrading my 10 Gal HLT cooler to include a heating element and thermal well. I'm having a tough time finding thermal wells that would work. Is there anyone out there that might have a good source?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:40 pm
by Bugeater
Being a cheap SOB, I would make my own out of a piece of copper tubing. Just cut it to length, pinch one end shut and seal with with silver solder. Cheap and easy and can be made to any length and diameter you want.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:21 pm
by Petedadink
copper tube Idea is easy.
Re: Need a Source for a Thermal Well
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:33 pm
by Push Eject
Big Tex wrote:I'm planning on upgrading my 10 Gal HLT cooler to include a heating element and thermal well. I'm having a tough time finding thermal wells that would work. Is there anyone out there that might have a good source?
When I made mine (how-to on
www.wortomatic.com) I just used a length of 3/8" steel tubing and crimped the end with a vice and a drop of silicone. Has worked well for years.
In fact, I think I have a few feet left over...
Cheers,
Push Eject
Re: Need a Source for a Thermal Well
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:11 am
by Whitebeard_Brewer
Big Tex wrote:Guys,
I'm planning on upgrading my 10 Gal HLT cooler to include a heating element and thermal well. I'm having a tough time finding thermal wells that would work. Is there anyone out there that might have a good source?
I was having the same problem....no one had them in stock....and B3 was out (still is) for over 2 months. A guy over on the B3 forum posted
THIS. Go about 3/4th's the way down the page.