Im planning on building and running my first real rig in my basement. I have access to GAS or Electric as a heating source. I would think gas is more efficient and less expensive to run. Any thoughts?
4500W 240V elements are more than adaquate for that batch size.Im actually good with both and am going the electric route. That leads to my next question. How big of an element? Im going to be doing up to 10 gallon batches in 15 gallon kettles.
Any recommendations on where to source an element?
Any recommendations on where to source an element?
Anyone use these? Seem way too cheap.
http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/5500W-240V-Ripp-Element-p/808790.htm?click=1014
Yep, that is exactly where I got mine. Get an extra one.
How did you mount that? Just a hole saw, some oil to keep it from burning and weldless fittings?
For stainless vessels it's even more efficient because you're adding the heat inside the vessel, and the thermal conductivity of the vessel wall in this case is a benefit instead of a hindrance as when heating from the outside through the stainless.
Yea, Bjornbrewer, that's pretty much what I meant.
Also, if you do insulate the vessel, it would be of more benefit.
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