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[SchwanzBrewer]

https://blichmanneng...oducts/boilcoil

 

Does this seem like a good product? 10 gal batches with heating of 1.25 deg F/min. Not bad ramp time. $140 - $150. All you have to add is the controller and have the available power.

 

How does this compare to buying some water heater elements?

[positiveContact]

https://blichmanneng...oducts/boilcoil

 

Does this seem like a good product? 10 gal batches with heating of 1.25 deg F/min. Not bad ramp time. $140 - $150. All you have to add is the controller and have the available power.

 

How does this compare to buying some water heater elements?

 

water heater elements are pretty damn cheap.  I know little about this but I have to think you could do something DIY for less than $50. 

[realbeerguy]

I think a 5500W/240v is faster than 1.25dF/min. Agree with above. Can DYI for a lot less.  You still need to drill your existing pot. 

[positiveContact]

is the big thing about this setup that you don't need a 240V outlet?

[BlKtRe]

Sounds like a lot of money for a proprietary system and no way to control it without buying a proprietary controller. 

is the big thing about this setup that you don't need a 240V outlet?

 

10g on a 120v system. Dont expect much performance. 

[positiveContact]

10g on a 120v system. Dont expect much performance. 

 

that's what my past research suggested.  I remember determining if I ever want to go electric I need a 240V outlet.

[matt6150]

You could definitely do something for cheaper and don't expect much from 120v. A 5500w element on 240v would perform way better and cost less.

[SchwanzBrewer]

It has a nice design to it so it's easy to clean and remove the cord. We have 50A 240V on the porch already for plugging in the trailer I think.

[djinkc]

Every product I've seen from them is good.  And they charge for it.  For out of the box it's probably reasonable.  You will need some type of control too though.  

 

Me? I would rather DIY.  But that's not for everyone.  It's nice that there's an option out there.

[matt6150]

They also have the heating element that installs in the hoprocket that could be used for a RIMS.

[SchwanzBrewer]

https://www.amazon.c... heater element

 

Would the one above be a good choice for an element assuming I have the power/voltage to do it?

[positiveContact]

https://www.amazon.c... heater element

 

Would the one above be a good choice for an element assuming I have the power/voltage to do it?

 

according to the reviews - yes.

[HVB]

https://www.amazon.c... heater element

 

Would the one above be a good choice for an element assuming I have the power/voltage to do it?

I hear that one works okay

 

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[SchwanzBrewer]

If you wanted to put two of those elements in a kettle, would you have to have two separate circuits? 5500W/240V = 22.9A. If I had a 240V/50A breaker, split to two 30A GFI I should be ok, right?

 

What is the best resource for building the controller and making the kettle box connector?

[BlKtRe]

If you want to go all stainless check out Bobby elements at brewhardware.com

[HVB]

If you wanted to put two of those elements in a kettle, would you have to have two separate circuits? 5500W/240V = 22.9A. If I had a 240V/50A breaker, split to two 30A GFI I should be ok, right?

 

What is the best resource for building the controller and making the kettle box connector?

what size kettle will you be using to need two elements?  I am guessing larger than 20g.

[SchwanzBrewer]

what size kettle will you be using to need two elements?  I am guessing larger than 20g.

 

[SchwanzBrewer]

I read a little of the electric brewery site and it says that typically your municipality will only let you run at 80% capacity on a 50A circuit. So two 5500W might not be allowable per code.

[HVB]

I read a little of the electric brewery site and it says that typically your municipality will only let you run at 80% capacity on a 50A circuit. So two 5500W might not be allowable per code.

You can also look at the NESC 210.20

[SchwanzBrewer]

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