Medo
Well-Known Member
Ahoy hoy,
I found nothing relevant about this using the search feature, so Ill take a chance that im not being redundant. I have found that they make a replacement element for your standard electric stove top range, that is designed to be used by folks that can foods. It is 2500 watts, a 5 wrap, and has a heavy duty 3/4 inch base support, so that it not only holds the pot a bit higher then the lip around the stove edge, but can handle 40-60 qts of liquid weight with no problem. Since I have uses other then just homebrewing for just such a device, I ordered one this weekend off of Ebay for 20 bucks total, including priority mail shipping. Since I have boiled 8 gallons in my 50qt pot on my stock range burner even though its a Pain the the arse, due to the pot not sitting flush on the burner due to the lip around the edge of the stove, Im having to think that this might just work out fairly well. In any case, Ill try a 20 buck option before cutting another hole in my 50 or 100 qt pots for an element that will essentially condemn the pot to electric only. ( I wouldnt want to put a pot with an element on my gas burner, just wouldnt want to). So, Ill give this a shot, and post my results as usual on here. But, I was wondering if anyone has tried one of these lately and if so, how did it go? Like i said it was only a 20, so if it doesnt live up to my expectations, I can use if for other things with no major loss.
Thanks for any input, and I bid you all a great day.
I found nothing relevant about this using the search feature, so Ill take a chance that im not being redundant. I have found that they make a replacement element for your standard electric stove top range, that is designed to be used by folks that can foods. It is 2500 watts, a 5 wrap, and has a heavy duty 3/4 inch base support, so that it not only holds the pot a bit higher then the lip around the stove edge, but can handle 40-60 qts of liquid weight with no problem. Since I have uses other then just homebrewing for just such a device, I ordered one this weekend off of Ebay for 20 bucks total, including priority mail shipping. Since I have boiled 8 gallons in my 50qt pot on my stock range burner even though its a Pain the the arse, due to the pot not sitting flush on the burner due to the lip around the edge of the stove, Im having to think that this might just work out fairly well. In any case, Ill try a 20 buck option before cutting another hole in my 50 or 100 qt pots for an element that will essentially condemn the pot to electric only. ( I wouldnt want to put a pot with an element on my gas burner, just wouldnt want to). So, Ill give this a shot, and post my results as usual on here. But, I was wondering if anyone has tried one of these lately and if so, how did it go? Like i said it was only a 20, so if it doesnt live up to my expectations, I can use if for other things with no major loss.
Thanks for any input, and I bid you all a great day.