I have a glass top range.
I boil in a sauce pan, cool in my sink with cold water for a few minutes then pour in my sanitized pyrex flask ~+100f when I transfer. I then cool the flask to temps appropriate for pitching.
I plan to brew this weekend & leaning towards a Belgian double but not sure I want to sign up for bottling... I want to go for a bigger beer, but probably something on tap...
I have a cream ale fermenting now, plus a Belgian Wit on tap.
This weekend we kicked our keg on the Alt bier and cider.
Is this the same element?
https://www.morebeer.com/products/1600-watt-stainless-steel-heating-element.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRK99Y9R5KsNd6WuJx2oUVYCooDrGYvznNFKkCEsGzJvjCIUzP0NB5UaAvggEALw_wcB
A refractometer doesn’t work with FG the alcohol skews the measurement. I only use it for OG measurements and use a hydrometer for FG... (then I drink the beer!) I tried to find a good calculator online to convert the reading but not much out there. (Might want to look at brewers friend...
This guy is prewired if you’re concerned about wiring
Inkbird Pre-Wired Dual Stage Digital Temperature Controller Outlet Thermostat 110V, 1100W Heating and Cooling for Fermentation Kegerator Heating Mat ect https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015E2UFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_FejMAbH4VGTWW