JJWP
Well-Known Member
So I've been lurking around various electric build posts for quite a while now, and I'm basically resigned to the fact that I would need 240V to go this route - which I do not have access to as I live in an old apartment building.
But, before I totally give up on this electric thing, I've got to at least ask:
Is there any reasonable way to boil 11-12 gallons on 120V?
- I'm not opposed to using multiple elements.
- I'm not opposed to waiting up to 60 minutes to get to boil from mash temps. I could spend that time cleaning equipment, etc
- I can wrap my keggle in reflectix insulation if that makes a difference
- I've got two dedicated 20amp circuits in the kitchen
The highest wattage 120V element I've been able to find online is this:
http://www.comfortgurus.com/product_info.php/products_id/7096
Would one of these do the job (barely)? Is the super high density nature of this element a no no?
I don't know anything about electrical and I'm not interested in monkeying around with anything complex. I basically just want to electrically heat my BK so I can brew in the kitchen year round.
I would never dream of doing the complex electrical work some of you guys do, but it seems to me that the heating element piece is generally straightforward and safe if one follows a few key principles? (ie proper grounding, redundant GFCI protection, correct element installation, appropriate wire gauge, etc)
Thanks
But, before I totally give up on this electric thing, I've got to at least ask:
Is there any reasonable way to boil 11-12 gallons on 120V?
- I'm not opposed to using multiple elements.
- I'm not opposed to waiting up to 60 minutes to get to boil from mash temps. I could spend that time cleaning equipment, etc
- I can wrap my keggle in reflectix insulation if that makes a difference
- I've got two dedicated 20amp circuits in the kitchen
The highest wattage 120V element I've been able to find online is this:
http://www.comfortgurus.com/product_info.php/products_id/7096
Would one of these do the job (barely)? Is the super high density nature of this element a no no?
I don't know anything about electrical and I'm not interested in monkeying around with anything complex. I basically just want to electrically heat my BK so I can brew in the kitchen year round.
I would never dream of doing the complex electrical work some of you guys do, but it seems to me that the heating element piece is generally straightforward and safe if one follows a few key principles? (ie proper grounding, redundant GFCI protection, correct element installation, appropriate wire gauge, etc)
Thanks