Apartment brewing: eBIAB + all-in-a-toolbox system - Page 4

Gabrew · 02-22-2012, 02:24 AM

Exactly!

However, with the basket you loose the potential of using more grain (less dead space), but I feel more confident with the use of a basket when having an element at the bottom of the kettle. If you have access to 240V, then go ahead with a larger pot = more possibilities!

**mux** · 02-22-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabrew

Exactly!

However, with the basket you loose the potential of using more grain (less dead space), but I feel more confident with the use of a basket when having an element at the bottom of the kettle. If you have access to 240V, then go ahead with a larger pot = more possibilities!

Yeah- my current system runs on 240.

TheMiller · 02-22-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabrew

@themiller: Hope this helps, although all my measurements are in metric --> (max) stike volume is 25L, this leaves me with a pre boil volume of 23L (depending on grain qty). After boil, I end up with 18-19L of wort. Strike temps takes about 30-40mins when using cold tap water (at around 4 degrees C). The boils are good, my evaporation rates are spot on and once the boil starts, I dial down the element output to 85-90% to maintain a good rolling boil.

That does help.. thanks! I'm a cannuck too so it makes more sense to me then gallons

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I tend to go a bit bigger, strike volume 34L, start of boil 28L ending at 23L.. but I could easily dial it down a bit if the 2000W isn't enough.

Now to find a 2000W element locally... I've looked at HD, Home Hardware, etc. in Ottawa but no luck yet.. they all seem to have 1500W (120V) only.

Gabrew · 02-22-2012, 01:37 PM

Yeah, for the element. I had to go online. I used a copper rheem element. Cost around 20 with shipping, which is quite ok considering how hard it is to find stuff here.

TheMiller · 02-22-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabrew

Yeah, for the element. I had to go online. I used a copper rheem element. Cost around 20 with shipping, which is quite ok considering how hard it is to find stuff here.

Where did you order from? I haven't found a Canadian supplier.

Gabrew · 02-22-2012, 02:49 PM

Ebay.com

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=rhe em+2000W&_sacat=See-All-Categories

**tre9er** · 02-23-2012, 07:16 PM

There are guys using ULWD elements that report the bag is not affected by contacting them. That's what I've ordered are two 1500W Camco icoloy foldback elements.

**iijakii** · 02-24-2012, 03:45 AM

Do you just open your windows for ventilation / not worry about the moisture? I've been debating how to solve the ventilation topic. I'm in an apartment as well (making a bigger 240v system though). Don't see how I'd use a big hood. Maybe just rig up a duct to my stand.

**tre9er** · 02-24-2012, 03:48 AM

Maybe a steam cone, ducted, with inline fan running out window?

**iijakii** · 02-24-2012, 04:10 AM

Yeah. I've thought about that. Could attach a cone/small hood to my stand, and just have the ducting be removable for when not brewing.