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**Gussymo** · 03-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Looks nice. I think I will give it a try if I can find a false bottom that will fit.

tkone · 03-23-2009, 07:36 PM

what are you using for the electric element? i've got a gas stove that can get 6.5 gallons going at a boil, but it takes and hour and it's not what i would call rolling

**Gussymo** · 03-23-2009, 07:57 PM

I have 5500 watt water heater element in my boil kettle. For the mash tun I think you would want less than 2000 watts.

impetus19 · 03-23-2009, 08:16 PM

I would recommend this type of element if you want to stay 120volt.. Here
It is low watt density and a good power level for mash tun for 5-6 gallon batches.

**Gussymo** · 03-23-2009, 10:06 PM

Is that a 1" thread?

impetus19 · 03-23-2009, 10:11 PM

Yeah it is a standard 1" thread.. it was the highest wattage, lowest watt density 120 volt element i could find.
It is 12" long so you need i good size MLT.

Plan9 · 03-23-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilserbrewer

I would fear scorching as the initial runnings of the mash are pretty high gravity.

We have a RIMs with a 120v element in a pipe, and have never had any scortching or darkening.
In fact we've had medal winning American Lagers brewed with it.