My E-HERMS Setup

I finally got my setup how I want it for now (until I move and can install 240v outlets). I swapped out my Ice Cube cooler EHLT out for a sanke keg with a 1500w element hooked up to a Johnson A419 controller. It works pretty well just slow.
Here is the whole system

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My EHLT Sanke

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Lid with Heat exchanger, stir motor, and thermowell.

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Heating element, thermometer/sight glass, dip tube.

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How long does it take to heat to strike temps?

Here is under the lid of the HLT

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I potted my element with Great Stuff foam inside a 1" pvc coupler, and grounded it by bolting a copper lug to the skirt of the Keg

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I redesigned my MLT with a different return on it with the loc-line

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My BK is pretty basic keggle with a whirlpool chiller,

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My burner is kind of Ghetto rigged, it is a Banjo burner fitted in an old turkey fryer burner stand

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Just thought I would share an update with my system.

-G

weirdboy said:

How long does it take to heat to strike temps?

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It takes about 2 hours to get to 170 from 60 for 14 gallons. I usually fill up the HLT the night before, then wake up early and go and plug it in, then go back to sleep. If I do an afternoon brew, it gives me time to do stuff around the house, and get everything ready to brew.

Sorry for the bad pics had to use my cell phone.

-G

HDIr0n said:

It takes about 2 hours to get to 170 from 60 for 14 gallons.

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With perfect insulation, 1500W will take 2:30 to heat 14 gallons from 60*F to 170*F.

But if you are sleeping, then who cares.

Walker said:

With perfect insulation, 1500W will take 2:30 to heat 14 gallons from 60*F to 170*F.

But if you are sleeping, then who cares.

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Yeah that sounds about right. Usually when I am ready to brew my water is up to temp.