Mk010101
Well-Known Member
I am thinking of building a simple heatstick that mostly can be used to heat strike water and more importantly use it periodically to keep my mash temps from dropping too far.
I have basically two options where I brew. A dedicated 120v/20amp plug and a dedicated 240v/20amp plug. I would prefer to use the 240v plug, but if not, no big deal. (there is a possibility of someday to have a 240/30amp, but that may come later if I like electric brewing better than propane.)
My question is, what is my maximum element watt size I can get? From reading here, I know I can use a 2000W element on the 120v plug. But is there something on the 240v that would be better, or because it is also only 20amps, it doesn't matter? As you can see, I am electrically challenged other than knowing how to shock myself!
I have basically two options where I brew. A dedicated 120v/20amp plug and a dedicated 240v/20amp plug. I would prefer to use the 240v plug, but if not, no big deal. (there is a possibility of someday to have a 240/30amp, but that may come later if I like electric brewing better than propane.)
My question is, what is my maximum element watt size I can get? From reading here, I know I can use a 2000W element on the 120v plug. But is there something on the 240v that would be better, or because it is also only 20amps, it doesn't matter? As you can see, I am electrically challenged other than knowing how to shock myself!