Elements

[Adamjagger]

Hi

I have read a few posts on here about butchering tesco kettles for the elements, but as it seems a bit dodgy I wondered if anyone could recommend a method not quite so Heath Robinson? :electric:

 

[Steam brew]

Do not take risks contact Backer Electrical for Elements they do 3 kW and 2.5 kW elements with leads you only need to drill the holes :

 

[StevieDS]

I used the kettle elements for a while with varying success so when I upgraded my boiler I went for one of THESE although being rated at 4kw I find it does need a voltage regulator for control.

Or you could go for the 2kw version HERE.

 

[Adamjagger]

Thanks for the responses - Stevie does it come with a back cover? What size hole does it need?

 

[danb]

Like the look of those, its a shame my holes are too big.

 

[StevieDS]

They don't come with a cover but you can mount it through an adaptable box like this. I drilled a 32mm hole for it iirc. Also, it didn't have a locknut with it either, but I got one from the local hardware shop for 50p, inch bsp.