I'd really like to build an electric setup, and love the flexibility of of using an RIMS tube. However I'd prefer not needing three elements (one in HTL, one in RIMS tube, One in boil kettle). I'm worried about scorching the wort during recirculation using a 4500 watt element at full power.
My question is could you wire the element in the RIMS tube to run at 240 volt to heat your strike water and sparge water (recirculating through your HTL), and then switch it to 120 volt for mash recirculation?
This system seems like it would be much more efficient than a HERMS, which is why I'm interested.
My question is could you wire the element in the RIMS tube to run at 240 volt to heat your strike water and sparge water (recirculating through your HTL), and then switch it to 120 volt for mash recirculation?
This system seems like it would be much more efficient than a HERMS, which is why I'm interested.