Re: [compost_tea] Copper heating element

From: Jason Austin <jason.austin_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:18:24 -0700

Thanks Bob - Sorry if I am a bit thick but what is Epoxy? I thought
that was glue?

Jason

Robert Norsen wrote:

> Dip coat 2 coats in Epoxy up to and include the fittings to the
> suspending cord. might work. Never turn it on unless submerged. It
> may still get so hot it destroys the Epoxy. Bob
>
> Jason Austin <jason.austin_at_shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> The in-tank heating element for my brewer finally turned up - but
> with a
> copper heating element. Copper, I understand from earlier
> postings is
> toxic to bacteria.
>
> Before I send it back and incur another two week wait, can anyone
> hazard
> a guess if it would be OK to paint the element in a heat resistant
> paint
> to cover the copper?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jason
>





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