Need Master Caster Heating Element

[TrashCan]

My heating element failed after half a dozen sessions and maybe 8 hours of run time but is outside of the generous 90 day Magma warranty.

Any suggestions on a replacement source and from my experience and reading here any improvements to the design to prevent failures?

[hunter74]

Have you contacted Magma? They are very reasonable to talk to, and in my expirence they take care of their customers.

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[SODAPOPMG]

I looked into one that someone on this site listed when mine went out
But it is a custom build and the price was over $300.00 ended up buying a replacement from Magma

[TrashCan]

I looked into one that someone on this site listed when mine went out
But it is a custom build and the price was over $300.00 ended up buying a replacement from Magma

I was afraid of that,,,Magma wont have any till next year and I was trying to find one that was more durable. Mine failed in short order and found many others who have had failures too...thought maybe a more reliable alternative was found.

[Plate plinker]

I think it would be possible to bend your own as a measure to get by until a OEM is available.
New elements can be bent I believe but after some use they get brittle.


Actually not sure what element they use but you may be able to use a band style heating element. These are many of those on flea bay. Just fine the right one and your in business.

Good luck.

[Mozz]

Many years ago (on internet), I had the larger machine with four molds, the element went on that, being in the UK i had real issues sourcing an element. In the end i had one made up that i retro fitted through the pot. The element was straight bar type, i had to drill through the pot and fitted with a grommet - no leaks or issues once it was fitted, also from memory I thought it was much quicker to heat up.

[fc60]

Greetings,

I looked at the parts diagram and it appears to be a "band heating element".

Here is a link to McMaster Carr for one that fits a 5" diameter pot.

https://www.mcmaster.com/heaters/heater-type~band/for-barrel-od~5/

They have lots of other to choose from.

Also, are there any manufacturer id's and model numbers on the original heating element?

Magma buys off the shelf elements.

Cheers,

Dave

[TrashCan]

Thanks for the responses, I have been working on this also and have learned the Mica Band heaters just will not be as durable or long lasting. The recommended more durable version is a Mineral Insulated constructed model and in the process in ordering one of those.
Has anyone changed their Mica band to an MI by chance. I think the MI is what Magma is changing to also but not available till next year.

[jsizemore]

You might try;

ppe.com around page 1021 and then the second pdf page after that should take care of a pot of your dimension. There is also an 800 number so you can actually talk to someone to discuss options and availability.

Good Luck

[Earl Brasse]

Just to add an update.
I spoke with Magma today 9/30/22 & they still do not have any heating elements.
They are not taking orders for machines.
Large & small machines all use the same heating element.

[blackriver]

I have gotten them from Grainger in the past.

[ReloaderFred]

A lot of what Magma buys is from Grainger. The trick is to know which things they buy from them.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[HvyJet]

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