Surplus electric heating elements

I saw this today on AS&S while looking for a molecule kit for my son (I had to explain valence electrons to my 5-year old the other day - figured I’d strike while the iron was hot).

This seems like a good fit for a DIY electric brewing system. Thought I’d share for anyone who might be interested:

http://www.sciplus.com/p/HEATING-ELEMENTS_57207

You can’t beat the price!

Will it boil 6-20 gallons of wort efficiently?

That is the question…

Seems on par with the standard 120v/1.5kW elements out there.

Great for small batchers like myself but not for the big boys. Wonder what the watt density is.

I’d estimate total length is about 20-22 inches. That puts the watt density at 60-70 w/in