dmaraio
Member
Hey Guys,
I am having trouble getting 6 gallons of wort to boil on my gas stove. I can get up to around 205 degrees. This is an 8 gallon kettle sitting across two burners. I have looked into insulating the kettle but this would be expensive and a potential fire-hazard. I am in a third floor walk-up and have limited electrical service as it is. When I use my electric tea kettle the lights dim. So I think adding additional heat with an element might not work.
Is there anything I can do to limit the heat loss from the sides of the kettle? I had been boiling with the kettle lid almost closed but I am pretty sure I was getting off flavors from DMS.
I have been doing partial mash/boil and would rather do a full boil. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get more heat in my pot?
I am having trouble getting 6 gallons of wort to boil on my gas stove. I can get up to around 205 degrees. This is an 8 gallon kettle sitting across two burners. I have looked into insulating the kettle but this would be expensive and a potential fire-hazard. I am in a third floor walk-up and have limited electrical service as it is. When I use my electric tea kettle the lights dim. So I think adding additional heat with an element might not work.
Is there anything I can do to limit the heat loss from the sides of the kettle? I had been boiling with the kettle lid almost closed but I am pretty sure I was getting off flavors from DMS.
I have been doing partial mash/boil and would rather do a full boil. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get more heat in my pot?