This technique for heating a bath is not safe and therefore I do not recommend you try this yourself.
I featured this device in a video a while ago. It was made to provide a hot deep bath in an old flat with an inadequate water heating system. The unit relies on the resistivity of the clean water to limit current leakage. It does potentially make the water live at mains voltage in a manner that couples current very well to human bodies. I did consider grounding the frame, but the difficulty arose in properly sealing the ends of the elements which are not designed to be submerged and potentially get quite hot.
It looks nice in operation and will slowly heat a full bath to any temperature desired. (but not too high!)
The element I used is a 240V 2kW kettle element. The circuit is protected by an RCD/GFCI for "safety". I measured the leakage to ground at just 1 or 2mA.

13 thoughts on “Danger-bath. if it’s worth doing it’s worth doing dangerously.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Omina Fornoz says:

    Ok but could you actually take a bath after you take everything out of the water?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Milo Wing says:

    I am enjoying your content about DMX devices.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Milo Wing says:

    lol

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Trey Quattro says:

    looks like something from a 1950s nuclear experiment film

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Crux161 says:

    Making some Clive tea 🍵 yummy 🤤

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars OvalWingNut says:

    Ironically I'm dying for a good hot bath right now… I know, TMI

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars restcure says:

    Ah, the word limit of the thumbnail – "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing" – so true …

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kentucky Ranger says:

    You could dip the unit in some ceramic paint. That would effectively separate it electrically from the water. But would I trust it? Heck no!!!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mad Matty's Enhanced Music says:

    Done this with a deep fryer element a couple of months back. Took far too long heating up the bath, about 40 mins If i remember correctly. Definitely not a viable solution to water heating

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ScoriacTears says:

    looks like slow motion flames innit.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Landrew0 says:

    You need to buy yourself a hot water heater.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Cubbin says:

    How dare you not toss a ham in the tub!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wire54321 says:

    Are those Hydrogen bubbles? If so light them on fire please

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