Hello All, I'm looking for a cheap, easy, short term solution for a dump load for my newly online micro hydro. A 2000 watt 120 volt water heater element translates to the right load for the 48 volt =/- 300 watt output of my system, and is well within the limits of the tristar 45amp controller I'm using . However, for the moment I'd like to avoid a plumbing project. Can I use the hot water heater element as a resistor, mount it safely and just heat air with it? Thanks for any advice folks can give me on this question.