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UL listings aside I do have a couple of spaces left in my panel which is located in the corner of my garage. I could always add a range outlet and plug my load bank in for additional heat if I needed it. ;)

When I search ebay I always check the USA only box, the buy it now box, then sort by price to find the lowest cost. My elements cost $71.80 which comes out to $17.95 each shipped, My homemade load bank is nice but if I were doing it over I would probably consider a couple of 240V garage heaters.

I only run all 3 circuits briefly on mine. Have run the two 5400 watt circuits for a couple hours at a time with that fan and no issues. Elements glow dim so I think they are protected. I wouldn't see a need to run all 3 circuts for an extended period.

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ELECTRICIAN! USE INFO AT YOUR OWN RISK! No neutral for 240 volt. I went ahead and connected the neutral and ground in the breaker panel and bonded the neutral buss in the panel. That way I don't have to keep connecting and disconnecting the ground strap in the...

Found another water heater element example on the tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blhScohEXsY

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ELECTRICIAN! USE INFO AT YOUR OWN RISK! I made a jumper wire with the quick disconnects. Line, jumper to other element, line. When properly wired in series you should measure 20 ohms across the two lines to your breaker switch.

Looking good LITD!

Since this thread has resurfaced I will link to what I finally did for my load bank using dryer elements. This made a fairly compact unit I can pick up and move as needed. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?163190-Homemade-Load-Bank Still if you have room you can use an electric range...

I considered that but I would prefer to have things enclosed, insulated, and safe.

I also considered this approach but shortening the elements would decrease the resistance and increase the current draw. Adding a 4th element in series may be a good alternative. I am also going to keep an eye out for an electric furnace as a base since that would already have the fan and duct...

I will help revive this old thread as I conjure up a way to build a load bank. My needs will be to load test and run a MEP-803A Reason I quote quickfarms here is in my brain storming I came across some clothes dryer elements that are reasonably priced but most if not all seem to be in the 5400W...