120v/3000w Heating Element

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They may make higher wattage 120V elements, but you will need a 30amp GFCI outlet. Most GFCI outlets are only 20 amp which maxes us out at 2000 watts.
 
What do you guys think the boil time would be using a 120v/3000w heating element for 5 gal batches? 10 gal? Thanks for the help!

Back to your original question.


5 gallon batch - assuming you start with 6 gallons in the kettle and wort temp is 165*F - will need just under 15-20 minutes to come to a boil

10 gallon batch - assuming you start with 11 gallons in the kettle and wort temp is 165*F - will need just around 30 minutes to come to a boil
 
The picture indicated shows 240V/4500w, so I would say it's wrong:

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They are using/re-using a small set of images for multiple elements. Even their 120V/200W element uses that 240V/4500W element.

I think they just have ONE picture of a copper element and just use it everywhere.
 
TravelingBrewer22 said:
So if I can get a 10 gallon batch to boil in 30 min with a 120/3000 why do most guys, when moving to electric, go with the 240/5500?

Because a 3000W/120V element will need a dedicated 30A circuit to operate. Most houses have only 10,15, or 20A circuits for their 120V wiring.

I have exactly zero 120V breakers over 20A in my house.

I would need an electrician to come in and do work on my house for me to be able to use that element.... and if I am going to pay an electrician for work, I am going to just have him install 240V and 30A or 50A, which let's me use a 5500W element.
 
In other words... I would be utterly shocked if you have a place in your house where you could plug that element in.
 
Can you hook up a 3000W element to 120V and then it will only push out the max of 2000W?
 
most hardware stores sell 2000w elements as well

BTW, the max you'll be able to get is not 2000w, but 2250w (blichmann boil coil) and you'd have to be on a 20amp circuit as well.

to the OP... if electric is not your strong suit.. i'd get something pre-made, like colorado brewing supply stuff. it's setup and ready to roll.
 
I've already made my full setup and 2x 1500W elements just won't boil. None of my local stores carry 2000W elements.
 
reflectix wrap. :)

Yep.

I can boil 11 gallons with 2000W. It takes 1.5 hours from 153f with one layer of Reflectix. I can boil the same in about 30 minutes with two so unless you are exceeding 11 gallons...3000W will boil it.

Make it a removeable jacket if you can. Cleaning is much easier.

Also, put a thermal break on the bottom as well. I us the ex-wife's yoga pad.
 
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