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    About Heating Elements
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    Compare insertion heaters for metal parts vs. immersion heaters for liquids. Then choose the right wattage for your application.

    Flow-Through Heating Elements for Water

    Image of Product. With Temperature-Control Screw. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Heating Elements. Flow-Through Heating Elements for Water, Copper Heating Element.
    Image of Product. With Temperature-Control Dial. Front orientation. Heating Elements. Flow-Through Heating Elements for Water, Incoloy Nickel Heating Element.

    With Temperature-Control Screw

    With

    Temperature-Control

    Dial

    Also known as circulation heating elements, these install directly into pipelines to quickly and efficiently heat liquid through direct contact. An adjustable thermostat automatically turns the heating element on when the temperature drops below the set temperature and off when it rises above the set temperature. Adjust the set temperature with the screw or dial.
    Incoloy Nickel Heating Element—Incoloy Nickel heating elements are more corrosion resistant than copper heating elements.
    Heating
    Element
    Temp.
    Control
    Wattage,
    W
    Watt Density,
    W/in²
    Current,
    amp
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Method
    Range,
    ° F
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Wire
    Connection
    Each
    Copper Heating Element with Bronze Body
     
    120V AC, Single Phase
    1,5003412.511 1/4"4"1Screw60 to 1801
    		NPT
    		FemaleScrew Terminal3595K31000000000
    2,0004716.711 3/4"4"1Screw60 to 1801
    		NPT
    		FemaleScrew Terminal3595K3200000000
     
    240V AC, Single Phase
    3,0005112.516"4"1Screw60 to 1801
    		NPT
    		FemaleScrew Terminal3595K3300000000
     
    Incoloy Nickel Heating Element with Aluminum Body
     
    480V AC, Three Phase
    6,000507.328 13/16"5 5/8"3Dial60 to 2501
    		NPT
    		MaleWire Leads35705K11200000000
    12,0005014.539 9/16"5 5/8"3Dial60 to 2501
    		NPT
    		MaleWire Leads35705K12200000000
    18,0005021.751 5/16"5 5/8"3Dial60 to 2501
    		NPT
    		MaleWire Leads35705K13200000000
    24,000502937 5/16"8"6Dial60 to 2502
    		NPT
    		MaleWire Leads35705K15200000000
    40,000504855 3/4"8"6Dial60 to 2502
    		NPT
    		MaleWire Leads35705K16200000000
     

    Flow-Through Heating Elements for Chemical Solutions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heating Elements. Flow-Through Heating Elements for Chemical Solutions.
    Image of Attribute. 5-15. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. Flow-Through Heating Elements for Chemical Solutions.

    5-15

    Also known as circulation heating elements, these install directly into pipelines to quickly and efficiently heat liquid through direct contact. All are designed to heat chemical solutions at much higher watt densities than other immersion heating elements without damaging the heating element. An adjustable thermostat automatically turns the heating element on when the temperature drops below the set temperature and off when it rises above the set temperature. Adjust the set temperature with the dial. Heating elements automatically shut off at 202° F to prevent fire and heating element burnout. The heating element is titanium for excellent resistance to harsh chemicals.
    Heating
    Element
    Adjustable Thermostat
    (90° F to 190° F)
    Wattage,
    W
    Watt Density,
    W/in²
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Wire
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    For Use With
    Current,
    amp
    Temp. Control
    Method
    Each
    Titanium Heating Element with 304 Stainless Steel Body
     
    120V AC, Single Phase
    1,5004215"5.7"11 1/2
    		NPT
    		FemalePlug In—5-15
    		6NEMA 1
    		Ammonium Hydroxide
    Deionized Water
    Salt Water
    Water    		12.5Dial4745T410000000
     
    240V AC, Single Phase
    3,0008415"5.7"11 1/2
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireWire Leads——NEMA 1
    		Ammonium Hydroxide
    Deionized Water
    Salt Water
    Water    		12.5Dial4745T43000000
    4,00011215"5.7"11 1/2
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireWire Leads——NEMA 1
    		Ammonium Hydroxide
    Deionized Water
    Salt Water
    Water    		16.7Dial4745T44000000
    6,00016715"5.7"11 1/2
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireWire Leads——NEMA 1
    		Ammonium Hydroxide
    Deionized Water
    Salt Water
    Water    		25Dial4745T46000000
     

    Point-of-Use Water Heaters

    Also called tankless water heaters, these provide hot water on demand and take up less space than heaters with a tank. They are easier to install than gas tank heaters and don’t require a relief valve. All turn on when water flows through the heater and turn off when the flow stops.
    Adjustable Thermostat with Digital Keypad—3/8" OD Bottom Compression Tube Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Heaters. Point-of-Use Water Heaters, Adjustable Thermostat with Digital Keypad—3/8" OD Bottom Compression Tube Connection.
    Heaters with an adjustable thermostat let you set the exact water temperature you need.
    Estimated Yearly Energy Cost @ Flow Rate—Estimated yearly energy cost is based on electricity cost of $0.12 per kWh. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/energy.
    Water Temp. Rise @ Flow Rate
    For No.
    of Faucets
    Wattage,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Est. Yearly Energy Cost
    @ Flow Rate
    Max. Water
    Temp., ° F
    For Water Pressure
    Range, psi
    Flow Rate,
    gpm
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    240V AC, Single Phase
    102° F @ 0.5 gpm
    51° F @ 1 gpm
    34° F @ 1.5 gpm
    26° F @ 2 gpm    		17,50032Not Rated14030 to 1500.2 to 2.510 3/4"5 1/4"3"57565K860000000
    130° F @ 0.5 gpm
    65° F @ 1 gpm
    43° F @ 1.5 gpm
    32° F @ 2 gpm    		19,50040Not Rated14030 to 1500.2 to 2.510 3/4"5 1/4"3"57565K87000000
     
    Adjustable Thermostat with Screw—3/4 NPT Male Bottom Pipe Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Heaters. Point-of-Use Water Heaters, Adjustable Thermostat with Screw—3/4 NPT Male Bottom Pipe Connection.
    Heaters with an adjustable thermostat let you set the exact water temperature you need.
    Screws are inside the enclosure to prevent accidental movement.
    For 4 Faucets—Heater for four faucets can be used with circular multistation wash fountains or a single shower.
    Estimated Yearly Energy Cost @ Flow Rate—Estimated yearly energy cost is based on electricity cost of $0.12 per kWh. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/energy.
    Water Temp. Rise @ Flow Rate
    For No.
    of Faucets
    Wattage,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Est. Yearly Energy Cost
    @ Flow Rate
    Max. Water
    Temp., ° F
    For Water Pressure
    Range, psi
    Flow Rate,
    gpm
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    240V AC, Single Phase
    87° F @ 1.5 gpm
    65° F @ 2 gpm
    52° F @ 2.5 gpm
    43° F @ 3 gpm    		419,00080Not Rated11040 to 1500.7 to 310"10 1/2"3"57565K420000000
    65° F @ 2 gpm
    52° F @ 2.5 gpm
    43° F @ 3 gpm
    32° F @ 4 gpm    		119,00080Not Rated18040 to 1501.5 to 410"10 1/2"3"57565K41000000
     
    Without Temperature Control—3/8" OD Bottom Compression Tube Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Heaters. Point-of-Use Water Heaters, Without Temperature Control—3/8" OD Bottom Compression Tube Connection.
    Heaters without temperature control do not provide precise control. The temperature of the water coming out depends on the temperature of the water going in.
    Estimated Yearly Energy Cost @ Flow Rate—Estimated yearly energy cost is based on electricity cost of $0.12 per kWh. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/energy.
    Water Heaters
    Replacement
    Elements
    Water Temp. Rise @ Flow Rate
    For No.
    of Faucets
    Wattage,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Est. Yearly Energy Cost
    @ Flow Rate
    Max. Water
    Temp., ° F
    For Water Pressure
    Range, psi
    Flow Rate,
    gpm
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Each
    120V AC, Single Phase
    41° F @ 0.5 gpm13,00025$74 @ 0 gpm15030 to 1500.310 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K7100000003556K1000000
     
    208V AC, Single Phase
    56° F @ 0.5 gpm14,10020$74 @ 0 gpm15030 to 1500.410 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K750000003556K400000
     
    240V AC, Single Phase
    48° F @ 0.5 gpm13,50015$74 @ 0 gpm15030 to 1500.310 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K720000003556K300000
    75° F @ 0.5 gpm15,50023$74 @ 1 gpm15030 to 1500.510 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K730000003556K400000
    65° F @ 1 gpm
    43° F @ 1.5 gpm    		19,50040$74 @ 1 gpm15030 to 1500.810 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K7400000057565K300000
     
    277V AC, Single Phase
    56° F @ 0.5 gpm14,10015$74 @ 0 gpm15030 to 1500.410 1/2"5 1/4"3"3556K760000003556K1100000
     

    Flow-Through Heating Elements for Coolant

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heating Elements. Flow-Through Heating Elements for Coolant.
    Also known as circulation heating elements, these install directly into pipelines to quickly and efficiently heat liquid through direct contact. To heat coolant without creating hot spots and damaging the heating element, they have a lower watt density than heating elements for water or chemicals. An adjustable thermostat automatically turns the heating element on when the temperature drops below the set temperature and off when it rises above the set temperature. Adjust the set temperature with the dial.
    Heating
    Element
    Adjustable Thermostat
    (150° F to 560° F)
    Wattage,
    W
    Watt Density,
    W/in²
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Wire
    Connection
    For Use With
    Current,
    amp
    Temp. Control
    Method
    Each
    Steel Heating Element with Steel Body
     
    120V AC, Single Phase
    500178 3/8"4"11
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireScrew TerminalEthylene Glycol
    Water    		4.2Dial3595K61000000000
    7501713"4"11
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireScrew TerminalEthylene Glycol
    Water    		6.3Dial3595K6200000000
     
    240V AC, Single Phase
    1,0001815 1/4"4"11
    		NPT
    		FemaleHardwireScrew TerminalEthylene Glycol
    Water    		4.2Dial3595K6300000000
     
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