Heating Elements

Parts and tools

To purchase heating elements pre-assembled or all these parts in kit form see our products page.

The following parts are needed: 

• (Qty: 2) RECOMMENDED: Camco #02965 5500W 240VAC ultra low watt density (ULWD) stainless steel RIPP element 
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  (Qty: 2) Camco #02963 5500W 240VAC ultra low watt density (ULWD) RIPP element 
• (Qty: 2) Weatherproof 2-gang outlet box with at least one 3/4" NPT female access hole 
• (Qty: 4) Weatherproof 2-gang blank cover and gasket 
• (Qty: 8) #6-32 hex nut 
• (Qty: 8) #6 locking washer
  
• (Qty: 1) Aerosol spray can of general purpose grey enamel primer (for priming metal)
• (Qty: 1) Aerosol spray can of hammered metal finish spray paint - silver colour (for painting metal) 
• (20 feet) 300V 10 gauge, 3 conductor wire, oil/water resistant, rubber coating, rated for outdoor use
• (2 feet) Electrical tape 
• (2 feet) 3/4" black heat shrink tubing  
• (Qty: 6) 12-10 gauge ring terminal, #10 hole, yellow
• (20 feet) 1/2" expandable braided sleeving - carbon/black colour  
• (Qty: 2) NEMA L6-30 (250VAC, 30A) twist lock electrical male plug 
• (Qty: 1) JB Weld cold weld compound
• (Qty: 2) Silicone high temperature o-ring (1-3/16" ID, 1-7/16" OD, 1/8" thick, AS568A Dash No. 217, Durometer hardness A70, FDA compliant, -65F to +450F)
• (Qty: 1) Food grade silicone adhesive/sealant (-75F to +400F, Food grade: Meets MIL-A-46106B, Group I, Type I, FDA compliant, USDA approved, NSF 51 certified)  
  
• (Qty: 2) Stainless steel washer/shim (1-1/2" ID, 2-1/4" OD, 0.075" thick)
• (Qty: 2) Standard straight cord/wire grip, 3/4" NPT
  
• (Qty: 2) Stainless steel locknut 1" NPS

You'll also need the following tools:

• GreenLee 1-1/4" round chassis or radio (not conduit/pipe) punch for making 1-1/4" diameter holes
• ~57mm (2-1/4") bi-metal hole saw for making ~57mm (2-1/4") diameter holes 
• Drill press 
• Hand drill 
• Metal file
• Phillips #2 (crosshead) screwdriver 
• GreenLee 36414 1-3/8" step drill bit
• 5/32" high speed metal drill bit 
• Adjustable wrench with 2" jaw opening 
• Water heater element wrench 
• Cutting fluid 
• Heat gun 
• Sharpie permanent marker 
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Double ratcheting wire crimper
• (Qty: 2) 3" Heavy duty C-clamp

Some sellers do not ship outside the USA. If you live outside the USA (like us), we recommend using a forwarding service such as Shipito. We've used them to ship to Canada. The good news is that shipping within the USA is very inexpensive or often free. You then simply pay a small forwarded fee plus the cost of whatever shipping method you choose (USPS, FedEx, etc). They will even consolidate multiple packages into one to save on shipping. We recommend USPS whenever possible to minimize brokerage fees.