simple partial boil question

Is a 1500 kW heatstick enough to bring 3-4 gallons to a boil by itself?

I've searched and can't find much info regarding this. I am being banished from the kitchen and am researching possible heating options outside. I like the idea of a heatstick. Later if I get to full boils or AG I could use it to help heat my HLT or mash.

I do partial boils for extract brewing am not interesting in increasing the size at this point.

it will take a while, but i reckon it will boil eventually

JBmadtown said:

Is a 1500 kW heatstick enough to bring 3-4 gallons to a boil by itself?

Click to expand...

1500KW is quite the heat stick!

Theoretically, heating four gallons of water from 140F to 212F using 1.5KW will take 28 minutes. It will actually take a little longer because of heat losses, but it will boil. The time it takes is proportional to the temperature difference (212 - 140 = 72), if you want a different starting temperature.