bblack7489
Well-Known Member
I have an electric HLT with a 4500W 220V heating element. The element is installed in the side of a keggle about 6" off the bottom. The first time I used it I was really surprised about how well the water separated into layers. Natural convection above the element kept everything really well mixed, but I was amazed that the bottom section of the water didn't get heated at all.
So I need to stir it somehow, and since I'm automating nearly everything else I figure I might as well automate this too. I have a old cordless drill and a 12V power supply that should do the trick, and I can add speed control if I want to get fancy. I've also been looking for a cheap ice cream maker.
However, what do you guys use as a paddle? I'd like to make something simple and cheap, but I'm not sure about the best place to start.
So I need to stir it somehow, and since I'm automating nearly everything else I figure I might as well automate this too. I have a old cordless drill and a 12V power supply that should do the trick, and I can add speed control if I want to get fancy. I've also been looking for a cheap ice cream maker.
However, what do you guys use as a paddle? I'd like to make something simple and cheap, but I'm not sure about the best place to start.