Want to build an immersion heater - Any plumbers?

[notanonymous]

The past few years I have borrowed an immersion heater from a gemach.  It has always worked out, b'H, but I always felt pressured to have to work within my time slot.

I am a big DIYer and know I can manufacture one, but I am having difficulty putting together a parts list.
 A google search for immersion heater (and other variations) results in many options.

Anyone with hvac/plumbing background that can give me some advice?

Thanks

[jaywhy]

What are you using it for?

[notanonymous]

What are you using it for?

Sorry, thought it was obvious...Pesach.

[Crazy tools]

The past few years I have borrowed an immersion heater from a gemach.  It has always worked out, b'H, but I always felt pressured to have to work within my time slot.

I am a big DIYer and know I can manufacture one, but I am having difficulty putting together a parts list.
 A google search for immersion heater (and other variations) results in many options.

Anyone with hvac/plumbing background that can give me some advice?

Thanks

Isnt electrical knowledge needed more?
Where exactly is the plumbing involved?

From what i know they are very expensive to make

[notanonymous]

Isnt electrical knowledge needed more?
Where exactly is the plumbing involved?

From what i know they are very expensive to make

I spoke to an electrician who directed me to a plumber.  This is really more of a plumbing item.  If you google, you'll see most of the results take you to plumbing supplies website.

eta - The plumber I spoke with said he would help me, but I have not been able to reach him...hence, my post here.

[Crazy tools]

I spoke to an electrician who directed me to a plumber.  This is really more of a plumbing item.  If you google, you'll see most of the results take you to plumbing supplies website.

eta - The plumber I spoke with said he would help me, but I have not been able to reach him...hence, my post here.

arent the gemach ones a piece of plexi glass with some electric heating coils coming out?

[notanonymous]

arent the gemach ones a piece of plexi glass with some electric heating coils coming out?

There are two different gemachs.  One is as you described.  The other uses metal piping.

[Crazy tools]

There are two different gemachs.  One is as you described.  The other uses metal piping.

I know they've been changing them around. I've only seem years ago.
think the coil was something like this.

[Crazy tools]

I think the gemach started selling them to

[churnbabychurn]

Dishwashers have water proof immersion heaters. Buy a replacement part etc...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121299493678?cmd=VISPEC

Be careful though when mixing water and DIY electric appliances.

[Crazy tools]

Dishwashers have water proof immersion heaters. Buy a replacement part etc...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121299493678?cmd=VISPEC

Be careful though when mixing water and DIY electric appliances.

Wonder if that would be strong enough, It'll probably take hours to heat up.

[aygart]

Wonder if that would be strong enough, It'll probably take hours to heat up.

That is why the gemach ones have two cools and two plugs

[aygart]

Sorry, thought it was obvious...Pesach.

Out if Lakewood they are not so common

[notanonymous]

Dishwashers have water proof immersion heaters. Buy a replacement part etc...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121299493678?cmd=VISPEC

Be careful though when mixing water and DIY electric appliances.

I have some experience with electrical, and I have an electrician who said he'll help with the wiring, if needed.

[churnbabychurn]

I have some experience with electrical, and I have an electrician who said he'll help with the wiring, if needed.

if these get hot enough, (Maybe 140 f) maybe it can work..

[Crazy tools]

Dishwashers have water proof immersion heaters. Buy a replacement part etc...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121299493678?cmd=VISPEC

Be careful though when mixing water and DIY electric appliances.

How would you wire something like this up?
I would find out before attaching a wire to each end, you can blow the thing up.

[notanonymous]

if these get hot enough, (Maybe 140 f) maybe it can work..

I am looking to buy something more powerful and wire it up with a 220.

[churnbabychurn]

How would you wire something like this up?
I would find out before attaching a wire to each end, you can blow the thing up.

of course.

How about a couple of these? They say up to 6 gallon.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=301129164891

No DIY work.

[churnbabychurn]

If you can rig this one up it would be a winner. Deep fryer element.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=121303295693

[notanonymous]

If you can rig this one up it would be a winner. Deep fryer element.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=121303295693

Good idea.  I would prob need 2.  I'll look in to it. 

Still open to other ideas.