BrewBuilt® SlingBlade Electric Heating Element (240V)

The BrewBuilt SlingBlade is an innovative electric heating element designed to promote a rolling boil and even heat distribution. Shaped for Performance and Convenience The SlingBlade's unique crescent-shaped design positions all of the heating power on one side of the kettle, sending thermal energy upward to the surface that then cascades downward on the opposite side of the kettle. This movement creates a dynamic turbulence that evenly distributes heat while creating a vigorous, rolling boil. Other heating elements stick right out into the middle of the kettle or use a full circle design that rings the kettle wall. This can cause an obstruction for immersion chillers or make it difficult to stir without banging into the element. The SlingBlade was designed to avoid these issues. By remaining on one side of the kettle, the element will be out of the way of your immersion chiller, and since the element follows the curvature of the kettle wall, it won't interfere with the flow of wort during whirlpool. Ultra-Low Watt Density An electric element transfers power to your wort by applying heat, but if this heat is too concentrated you will get local heating that is hotter than 212°F. This catalyzes Maillard Reactions, which can lead to darker beer than intended and produce unwanted caramelization. Think of these reactions like roasting a marshmallow. First it gets a light brown, we call this Maillard reactions, a little hotter and it gets a dark brown, we call this caramelization, then it turns black and we call this pyrolysis (burnt or scorched). While all kettles undergo these reactions, an electric element can concentrate more heat into a small area, which can quickly scorch your wort. Our experience is that at 90-watts per square inch recipes need to be modified to account for the element and light beers never come out quite right. The SlingBlade element was designed at 50-watts per square inch to reduce the chance of scorching while still providing a vigorous boil. For even lower watt density, consider the Boil Vigor Controller. Tri-Clamp Connection The SlingBlade installs quickly and easily on any kettle with a T.C. ferrule thanks to the curved, non-circular design. This also makes it a breeze to remove the element for cleaning between uses. The SlingBlade heating elements were designed to fit perfectly with BrewBuilt brewing kettles, but you may find them suitable for other kettles as well. They should be used with T.C. ferrules no longer than 1" in length. For dimensions and recommended minimum kettle diameter, please see the chart below. Features: Made from Incoloy alloy with proprietary coating for long life 1.5" Tri-Clamp connection Unique offset design promotes rolling boil Ultra-Low Watt Density eliminates scorching UL Certified components Specs: 240 Volt L6-30 plug 20 Amp breaker required for 10 & 15 gal element 30 Amp breaker required for 22 & 31 gal element 50-gallon kettle requires 2 x BE538 and 2 x 30 amp circuits SKU Kettle Vol. Wattage Length Radius Min. Kettle Ø BE535 10 gal 3750 13.25" 6.3" 13.78" BE536 15 gal 4500 16.75" 7.3" 15.75" BE537 22 gal 5000 17.25" 8.3" 17.72" BE538 31 gal 5750 19.5" 9.3" 19.69" Please note: Length is measured from the tip of the heating element to the T.C. connection. Radius is measured from the middle of the T.C. connection to the outermost edge of the element's curve. ***In order to avoid injury or death we strongly recommend using a GFCI in any circuit used near water. You can find one here.*** Lowest Price Guarantee, this item has MAP pricing so you can be confident you won't find it for less.