Heat stick build

wrestler63 said:

I am in the process of my RIMS build and would like to add a heat stick outside the MLT for step mashing......my original idea is to make it from 1" copper using a 110V element. I dont have 220V acess were I brew. Will this be large enough to raise temps from 120 to 140 to 155 while recirculating? Should I use larger diameter copper for increased volume? I do 10g batches. Any ideas, pictures, advise?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers

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wrestler63 said:

Step mash for an imperial pilsner and my wheat beers.....do it now with direct heat but would like to reduce the risk of scorching.

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doggage said:

Should be something you're looking for here.

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wrestler63 said:

Step mash for an imperial pilsner and my wheat beers.....do it now with direct heat but would like to reduce the risk of scorching.

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wrestler63 said:

Thank you for the input, nut, I was looking for a internal type......for a recirculating system. Enclosed with an inlet and out let for RIMS system. Is a 110v still adequate for that type? Any pics to go off of?
Cheers

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Ohio-Ed said:

Not sure I completely understand what you are trying to build... But if you are interested in building a RIMS heater, Check out Sawdustguy's "RIMS for Dummies" thread:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/rims-dummies-114997/

Ed

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