The element itself is encased in metal alloy tubing, just like a water heater element or engine block heater. I wouldn't be sticking the handle in the water. I'll try it in a plastic tub of water first.
It was some of the junk I cleaned out from my neighbor's barn. The BIG deep freezer doesn't work. It's a Sears & Roebuck to give you an idea of how old it is. Oh well. I can use it for storage. Got a big 4k Onan RV generator that ran when parked. Might be worth something. Got a big wood stove. The type that's in a sheet metal box. Has a fan I haven't plugged in yet.
Got 10 sq bales of good hay so I'm tossing some to the goats every day. Also got a bale of compressed alfalfa hay. He hauled off the junk hay even though he knew I was going to mulch the garden with it. Might save some of the good stuff for that.
Started submitting job applications. Running out of sit on my butt money. Made it through most of the winter at least.
I didn’t realize there was protection on those. I know you’re smart enough not to mix electricity and water!
“Oh well. I can use it for storage.”
We have four (non-functioning) chest freezers in the kennel shed and that’s where we store all the bags of dog food for the hunting dogs. Beau buys it by the pallet-load. It keeps it dry and keeps the mice OUT!
Good luck on the job hunting. How is the economy by you? What are your choices for employment? Maybe they fired the jerk that caused you to leave your last job? Seemed like you enjoyed it and the hours.